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Apparatus for continuous flow classification and specific gravity separation of relatively fine, heavy sands from gravel and dirt aggregate comprises an elongated channel having an apertured top plate which defines an upwardly facing flume and a cavity. The flume is adapted to have a flow of water bearing the aggregate introduced at its upstream end to flow over the top plate so that the relatively smaller, heavier material falls through the apertures into the cavity. An inclined table is positioned in the cavity below the top plate, the angle of inclination of the table being adjustable. The table has a trough defining side portions and terminating in a downstream extension for discharging tailings, the extension having an opening communicating with the sump portion of the cavity. An adjustable weir diverts flow of a selected heavier portion of the material from the trough into the cavity sump. Riffles are provided on the table side portions under the top plate apertures, the width of the spaces between the riffles being narrower than the width of the riffles. The riffles have a selectively adjustable downstream inclination. Means are provided for selectively introducing an additional flow of water at the upstream end of the cavity between the table and top plate. Additional riffles are provided at the bottom of the trough, and a Venturi is provided for removing separated heavier sands from the cavity sump.

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