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University of London: the Historical Record (1836-1926)
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… grain, contains amethyst, calcareous spar, chalcedony, and agates. The Scurr hill abounds with mineral varieties; the most beautiful agates occur there, and boulders of primitive rock are found …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… of quality and intermixture, and in the trap formation agates have been found in different parts of the parish. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the rocks, various fossils have been discovered; beautiful agates and pebbles, and, after storms and high tides, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… in the rebuilding. Some very fine jaspers and moss agates have been found; and swords and balls, some of which …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… limestone, and shale, are various fossils, and amethysts, agates, and chalcedony are found in great variety. Limestone …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… sea. There is a place of worship for Wesleyans. Fossils, agates, snake-stones, and other petrifactions have been …