Monton
Monton was a measure of ore heaps in Mexico . The measure corresponded to the load and in the ore smelting works was the amount ready for so-called amalgamation .
- Guanaxuato 1 Monton = 35 quintals
- Real del Monte , Pachuca , Sultepec , Tasco 1 Monton = 30 quintals = 3000 libras
- Zacatecas , Sombrerete 1 Monton = 20 quintals
- Fresnillo 1 Monton = 18 quintals
- Bolanos 1 monton = 15 quintals
- Valenciana 1 monton = 32 quintals
literature
- Carl Johann Bernhard Karsten, Heinrich Dechen: Archives for Mineralogy, Geognosy, Mining and Metallurgy. Volume 9, G. Reimer, Berlin 1836, p. 614.