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of micaceous sandstone east of Holme, near Portree, 
Isle of Skye, by Mrs. Murchison, after whom I have 
named it, as a just tribute for the ardour with which she 
has pursued the study of Fossil Conchology, the pleasing 
effects of which those who are so happy as to be ac- 
quainted with her know how to appreciate. 
