NOMES IX, AND X. 



the distinct grains of felspar and greenish horn- 

 blende to be perceived, which are still visible in 

 the greater number." 



NOME IX. GRANITE AND BASALT. 



This sometimes occurs in the Egyptian mo- 

 numents. In Norway, and other primitive 

 countries, veins of basaltin occur in granite; 

 but it is a mere coherence, and there is not the 

 smallest trace of transition. 



NOME X. GRANITE WITH GNEISS. 



This transition is one of the most common in 

 primitive countries. 



Red granite with red gneiss, from the Alps. 



Grey granite with grey gneiss, from the 

 same. 



