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... rocks which are yet deeper are composed of mica - schist and gneiss , two of the most abundant of the older stratified rocks ; they come to the surface in Perthshire and Argyleshire , and in the isle of Jura . No organic remains are ...
... rocks which are yet deeper are composed of mica - schist and gneiss , two of the most abundant of the older stratified rocks ; they come to the surface in Perthshire and Argyleshire , and in the isle of Jura . No organic remains are ...
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... rock salt , gypsum . Magnes . limestone , or Dolomite . Coal measures , slate , shale , sandstone , ironstone , beds of ... rocks , Paving . Statuary . with dark limestne . Building . Copper works . Crystalline lime- Various arts . stone ...
... rock salt , gypsum . Magnes . limestone , or Dolomite . Coal measures , slate , shale , sandstone , ironstone , beds of ... rocks , Paving . Statuary . with dark limestne . Building . Copper works . Crystalline lime- Various arts . stone ...
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... rocks and minerals . SILICA , OF QUARTZ , is seen in nearly a pure state , in rock crystal , flint , agate , chalcedony , and in the siliceous sand of the sea shore . It is white , tasteless , and inodorous , and so hard , that it ...
... rocks and minerals . SILICA , OF QUARTZ , is seen in nearly a pure state , in rock crystal , flint , agate , chalcedony , and in the siliceous sand of the sea shore . It is white , tasteless , and inodorous , and so hard , that it ...
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