Cox.—On the Mineralogy of New Zealand. 868 
From the analyses of the mineral waters by Mr. Skey, the principal 
results of which have been published,* the following substances appear to be 
contained in solution :— 
Silicates of soda 
vé ime 
b magnesia 
ta iron 
` Silica 
Sulphate of soda 
5s potash 
ii alumina 
"n lime 
» magnesia 
io iron 
Chloride of sodium 
is potassium 
- ealeium 
n magnesium 
6 iron 
Phosphate of alumina 
Phosphorie acid 
Lithia 
Iron oxides 
Hydrochloric acid (free) 
Sulphuretted hydrogen 
Sulphuric acid (free) 
Bromide of magnesium 
Iodide F 
Carbonie acid (free) 
Carbonates of soda 
ee potash 
55 magnesia 
93 lime 
Free ammonia 
Albuminoid ammonia. 
Now-Meratiic Minerats.—Class Il. 
Carson AND Boron. 
Graphite, C.—This mineral occurs somewhat widely distributed through- 
out New Zealand ; but up to the present time has not been found in large 
enough quantities and, of sufficient purity to induce anyone to work it 
* Trans. N.Z. Inst., vol. x., p. 423. 
