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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 50

University of New Zealand. — Natural Science. — Geology, Mineralogy, and Palæontology. — Paper b

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University of New Zealand.

Natural Science.

Geology, Mineralogy, and Palæontology.

Paper b.

1.Make a geological sketch-map of the South Island of New Zealand, and a section across its southern half.
2.Describe Mica mineralogically. What rocks are known to contain this mineral? Describe its mode of occurrence in such rocks.
3.What are Spherulites, Spheroids, and Perlites?
4.What means would you adopt to distinguish, under the microscope, between (1) Hornblende, Augite, and Olivine; (2) Biotite and Tourmaline; (3) Quartz and Orthoclase?
5.Define the meaning of Crystalline, Vitreous, Clastic, Granular, Foliated, Cellular, and Porphyritic, as applied to Rocks, and mention examples.page 2
6.Mention the first geological appearance of Pulmoniferous Molluscs, Arachnids, Insects, Fish, Amphibia, Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals respectively.
7.Under what conditions were the following Rocks formed:—Oolite, Chalk, Coal, Clay-ironstone, and Sandstone?
8.Enumerate the chief argillaceous and chief calcareous formations in New Zealand; mentioning the series to which they belong, and the places where they occur.