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be found crystallized, which is one of the specific cha- 

 racters. 



Our substance is as remarkable for being rather particular 

 in the crystal, being the proper Garnet Dodecaedron with 

 bevillings on each side of the edges, which is not usual in 

 common Garnets. See the right hand figure. This is no 

 less remarkable for some being truncated at those solid an- 

 gles, or alternate corners, where three edges meet, I believe 

 not before observed. If analysis should show any material 

 difference, this will properly constitute a new species. 

 The crystals are in a gangue of Quartz more or less stained 

 with Oxide of Iron, part of it having a dingey greasy aspect. 

 The specimen was sent me from Ely, Fifeshire. It is said 

 that the Pyrope is found in the sand on the sea-shore near 

 the same place, and probably derived from the neighbouring 

 rock. — Might not loosened specimens of this be found on 

 the shore worn so as to obliterate the appearance of having 

 been crystallized ? and may it not also happen so in general 

 with those of Bohemia ? 



