An Account of the Basalts of Saxony : With Observations on the Origin of Basalt in General (Paperback)

Preface by the translator; Introduction; 1. Preliminary definitions; 2. Of the basalts of Saxony; 3. Inferences respecting the formation of the basalts of Saxony; 4. Proofs that the basaltic rocks of Saxony are not of volcanic origin; Observations on the origin of basalt in general; 5. Inferences respecting basalt in general; Account of the properties of basalt; Notes.