300 



Analyses. — The following analyses will display the composition 

 of the bog ore, in its ordinary varieties. 



Bog Ore. — Jitsion Iron Works. 



Description. — Variety called seed ore. 



Composition. — In 100 parts: 



Peroxide of iron, - - 66-10 



Alumina, - - . -66 



Insoluble matter, - - 20-53 



Water, - - - 12-54 



99-83 

 The metallic iron in this ore amounts to 45-83 per cent. 



Bog Ore. — Jitsion. 



Description. — Concreted, cellular; taken freshly from the bog. 



Composition. — In 100 parts: 



Peroxide of iron, - - 68-90 

 Alumina, ... 2-37 



Insoluble matter, - - 13-99 

 Water, - - - 14-04 



99-30 



The metallic iron amounts to 47-71 per cent. 



Bog Ore. — Upper Squankum. 



98-63 

 The amount of metallic iron is 52-94 per cent. 



