On a reputed Coal Formation [no. 4,newseuihs, 



The following is a section of the beds as exposed along the river 

 from the limestone at Kota northwards. 



The sandstone at a b 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 b 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. 



