Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 1 Vanua Levu, Fiji

CHAPTER XXVI

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MAGNETIC ROCKS

Previous observations, 361.—Magnetic Polarity usually caused by atmospheric electricity, 362.—Displayed by both acid and basic rocks, 364.—Very frequent in Vanua Levu, 365.—Its relation to specific weight, 366.—The influence of locality, 367.—Frequently observed in mountain peaks, 367.—Description of the peaks, 368.—Measurement of the polarity of rocks, 370

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