78 History of Hingham. 



below the surface having veins of Calcite. Specimens may be 

 seen in the Geological Collection of the Public Library. One of 

 them is a good example of vein structure. The rock is a decom- 

 posed Diabase. Calcite is also found as pebbles in the Conglom- 

 erate rock of Huit's Cove. 



Limonite (Bog Iron Ore), which has been dug up in consider- 

 able masses from the low land of Mr. Francis W. Brewer, near 

 Great Hill. Specimens of this may be seen in the collection of 

 the Public Library. 



It may be confidently stated that there are no indications of 

 mineral deposits in any part of the town that would justify 

 exploration. 



