Geognosy; Or, The Facts and Principles of Geology Against TheoriesF. Knight, 1855 - 412 páginas |
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... basalt ; composite crystals in cavities of granite and veins ; disturbed crystals in gneiss ; rolled crystals in conglomerate ; decomposed or porcelain clay in some granites and sandstones . " Mica , crystallized in hexagonal plates in ...
... basalt ; composite crystals in cavities of granite and veins ; disturbed crystals in gneiss ; rolled crystals in conglomerate ; decomposed or porcelain clay in some granites and sandstones . " Mica , crystallized in hexagonal plates in ...
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... basalt , and nearly the whole series of trap rocks , also came into existence exclusively , so far as is known , at a period long past . They were first thrown up , it is generally held , after the completion of the primary series , and ...
... basalt , and nearly the whole series of trap rocks , also came into existence exclusively , so far as is known , at a period long past . They were first thrown up , it is generally held , after the completion of the primary series , and ...
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... basalt , and other rocks of that class that are of volcanic origin , which are wholly the product , it is generally held , of the secondary , or the first stages of the tertiary period . It is seen also from the great number of ...
... basalt , and other rocks of that class that are of volcanic origin , which are wholly the product , it is generally held , of the secondary , or the first stages of the tertiary period . It is seen also from the great number of ...
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... basalt , silica ranges from 44:50 to 59.5 ; alu- mina from 11.5 to 17.56 : iron from 4.64 to 20. † In all these volcanic rocks , which it is universally held are ejected from deep abysses in the earth , all the great elementary ...
... basalt , silica ranges from 44:50 to 59.5 ; alu- mina from 11.5 to 17.56 : iron from 4.64 to 20. † In all these volcanic rocks , which it is universally held are ejected from deep abysses in the earth , all the great elementary ...
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... basalt , and all the varieties of trap , as well as the lavas and tuff of modern volcanoes , are universally admitted to be of igneous origin , and to have been elevated from the interior of the earth ; and they together constitute a ...
... basalt , and all the varieties of trap , as well as the lavas and tuff of modern volcanoes , are universally admitted to be of igneous origin , and to have been elevated from the interior of the earth ; and they together constitute a ...
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Geognosy; Or, The Facts and Principles of Geology Against Theories David Nevins Lord Vista completa - 1855 |
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admit agency agents alumine assume assumption atmosphere basalt beds beneath carboniferous causes chemical and mechanical condition confute consist continents and islands contradiction creation creation recorded CRITICAL NOTICES crust deluge demonstrated deposition depth derived detritus disintegrated dry land earth earth's surface effects ejected elements elevation epoch existence facts of geology feet felspar formation fossil Genesis geological theory geologists globe gneiss granite gravel heat height Himalaya hornblende hypothesis igneous igneous rocks imbedded immense inference inspired interior Kilauea lava laws light lime limestone mass Mastodon materials matter miles Mosaic Mosaic record mountains narrative nature occupied ocean origin particles pebbles period pliocene porphyry postulate potash present principles of geology processes produced proof prove quartz relics respecting rivers sacred sand sandstone Scriptures series of ages shales six days species strata were formed suppose supposition taken place tertiary thrown tion upheaval vegetable and animal volcanic waters whole wholly