Mining & Material Handling
Mineral jig
A mineral jig separates particles in a pulsating water flow according to their movement and density. Repeated lifting and settling concentrate heavier material within a bed of mixed particles.
About this artifact
A mineral jig separates particles in a pulsating water flow according to their movement and density. Repeated lifting and settling concentrate heavier material within a bed of mixed particles.
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Documented physical example or historical image. See the original image record for its subject, date and any reconstruction details.
Image: HANCOCK JIG, FROM BOTTOM - Kennecott Copper Corporation, On Copper River and Northwestern Railroad, Kennicott, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK HAER AK,20-MCAR,1-115.tif
Creator: Jet Lowe
License: Public domain
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