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The microscopic structure of some Tasmanian rocks

Petterd, William Frederick 1900 , 'The microscopic structure of some Tasmanian rocks' , Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania , pp. 53-57 .

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Abstract

I purpose to describe in this paper some aberrant members
of the basalt family, which, although not common in this
Island, are occasionally met with, and which are not only
difficult of interpretation to the ordinary observer, but are
sometimes a puzzle to the field geologist.

Item Type: Article
Authors/Creators:Petterd, William Frederick
Keywords: Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title: Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections: Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:

In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.

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