268 On a reputed Coal Formation [no. 4, newseries, 
The following is a section of the beds as exposed along the river 
from the limestone at Kota northwards. 
The sandstone at a 5 has a distinct cleavage structure running 
across the planes of stratification inclined 10° to the W. it is very 
close and compact, but still preserves its granular texture, the face 
a 5 is scored and polished, the beds seen at Atta Kota have the 
same dip but are less compact, this sandstone forms the range of 
hills to the north of Kota. 
At C, the beds of limestone become horizontal and subsequent- 
ly dip in an opposite direction to their general inclination, there is 
here a thin bed of laminated or micaceous sandstone. 
