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... Rock , and Fossil . 2. In what respects do the phænomena of cry- stallization aid in determining either one of these classes of inorganic matter ? 3. Give an approximation to the number of forms in which natural crystals occur , and ...
... Rock , and Fossil . 2. In what respects do the phænomena of cry- stallization aid in determining either one of these classes of inorganic matter ? 3. Give an approximation to the number of forms in which natural crystals occur , and ...
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... rocks . 8. State the characters of the best ores of the metals which are employed in the composition of the alloy called gun - metal . 9. How do you explain the occurrence of boulders of Scandinavian granite on the plains of the North ...
... rocks . 8. State the characters of the best ores of the metals which are employed in the composition of the alloy called gun - metal . 9. How do you explain the occurrence of boulders of Scandinavian granite on the plains of the North ...
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... rocks , mineralogically considered , and give examples of each . 9. When the layers of a sedimentary rock are highly inclined , how may it be possible to determine whether the materials were originally deposited at such an angle , or ...
... rocks , mineralogically considered , and give examples of each . 9. When the layers of a sedimentary rock are highly inclined , how may it be possible to determine whether the materials were originally deposited at such an angle , or ...
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... Rocks are the following fossils met with , -Asterolepis , Belemnites , Calymene , Graptolites , Iguanodon , Palæotherium ? EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES . PROFESSOR TYNDALL , F.R.S. 1. Describe the properties of oxygen and state the proportions ...
... Rocks are the following fossils met with , -Asterolepis , Belemnites , Calymene , Graptolites , Iguanodon , Palæotherium ? EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES . PROFESSOR TYNDALL , F.R.S. 1. Describe the properties of oxygen and state the proportions ...
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... rocks ? 5. Name some of the minerals which contain either potash , soda , or alumina . 6. Give some account of the principal ore of lead , and state in what geological formation it is obtained . 7. Specify the most important igneous rocks ...
... rocks ? 5. Name some of the minerals which contain either potash , soda , or alumina . 6. Give some account of the principal ore of lead , and state in what geological formation it is obtained . 7. Specify the most important igneous rocks ...
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