The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 487
... granite , the vicinous felspar and mica are converted into a species of steatitical matter by the action of the sulphuric acid formed during the decomposition of the pyrites . In Cornwall , there is a considerable portion of its granite ...
... granite , the vicinous felspar and mica are converted into a species of steatitical matter by the action of the sulphuric acid formed during the decomposition of the pyrites . In Cornwall , there is a considerable portion of its granite ...
Page 488
... granite is of a light grey colour , and was used in the piers of the new Westminster bridge . The granite of the eastern portion of the Hensbarrow district , near St. Austell , worked above Par , is of good quality ; it is shipped from ...
... granite is of a light grey colour , and was used in the piers of the new Westminster bridge . The granite of the eastern portion of the Hensbarrow district , near St. Austell , worked above Par , is of good quality ; it is shipped from ...
Page 489
... granite of two sorts , red and pink , the felspar being in the former of a brilliant red , and in the latter of a delicate pink , tint . In its physical character it resembles the Aberdeen granite . It is now sent in large quantities to ...
... granite of two sorts , red and pink , the felspar being in the former of a brilliant red , and in the latter of a delicate pink , tint . In its physical character it resembles the Aberdeen granite . It is now sent in large quantities to ...
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