1865.] Notes to accompany a Geological map. 45 



From the same locality. Given by Mr. Lane. 



Volatile inflammable substances, . . . , ,25 



Fixed carbon, 40 



Ash, ....,,... 35 



100 



N._ B. — Some of the volatile substances were unreduced in tire 

 experiment, and consequently increased the percentage of fixed coal 

 above its proper figure. The ash is mostly a reddish powdery earth 

 with pieces of shale ; very little fluffy ash. 



No. 4. — Middling quality like No. 3. Structure woody. 

 Same locality. Given by Mr. Lane. 



Volatile inflammable substances, . . . .46.66 



Fixed carbon, . . . . . . . 20.83 



Ash, , , . . 32.50 



99.99 

 Ash, like No/ 3. 



No. 5. Picked specimen, having the appearance of fine jet. 

 Heavier than the preceding specimens and very resinous in 

 appearance. 



Obtained from a native who said that it came from a seam near 

 Sooltan Khel. 



Volatile inflammable substances, .... 46.66 



Fixed carbon, ....... 45. 



Ash, 8.33 



99.99 

 The ash was nearly entirely composed of Avhite fluffy ash, like wood- 

 ash. This lignite cakes a good deal in the close vessel. 



Average of four analysis of the Chushmea mine. 



Volatile inflammable substances, .... 42.91 



Fixed carbon, . . . . . . .33.95 



Ash, 23.10 



99.96 



