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1865.] Notes to accompany a Geological map. 
From the same locality. Given by Mr. Lane. 
Volatile inflammable substances, . ; ‘ ' . 25 
Fixed carbon, . ; , : ‘ : - 
Ash, “ - - : . . - ron 
100 
45 
N. B.—Some of the volatile substances were unreduced in the 
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, 
Fixed carbon, a ‘ 
a ° . . 
> * . *. 46.66 
- . ‘ . . 20.83 
. : . Beale 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 
appearance. 
in 
Obtained from a native who said that it came from a seam near 
Sooltan Khel. 
Volatile inflammable substances, 
rae Me Ts 

Fixed carbon, : : i. lat AB 
Ach, . . - : - - A » _ 833 
99.99 
The ash was nearly entirely composed of white 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 
: . » 33.95 
Fixed carbon, : ° . 
ASB, : ‘ ; “ - ; : . 238.10 

99.96 
