Geological Report on Asbestos and its Indications, in the Province of Quebec, Canada

The listener is taken into a meticulous survey of Quebec’s eastern townships, where dense forests and harsh winter snows have long hidden the region’s asbestos‑bearing serpentine formations. Drawing on earlier studies while noting their gaps, the author ventures into the rugged terrain of Garthby, Wolf’stown and Coleraine to map the true extent of these mineral veins. The narrative balances field‑work anecdotes with clear explanations of why past researchers struggled to chart the deposits accurately.

Beyond the on‑the‑ground observations, the report delves into the nature of serpentine itself—its chemistry, metamorphic origins, and the striking green hues that give the rock its name. It situates Quebec’s massive, high‑grade belts within a global context, comparing them to notable occurrences in the Alps, the Ural Mountains and elsewhere. By linking the rock’s physical properties to its historical use as ornamental marble and its modern industrial value, the work offers both scientific insight and a glimpse of the economic promise rooted in the province’s geology.