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From the analyses of the mineral waters by Mr. Skey, the principal results of which have been published,[1] the following substances appear to be contained in solution:—

Silicates of soda
Silicates of lime
Silicates of magnesia
Silicates of iron
Silica
Sulphate of soda
Sulphate of potash
Sulphate of alumina
Sulphate of lime
Sulphate of magnesia
Sulphate of iron
Chloride of sodium
Chloride of potassium
Chloride of calcium
Chloride of magnesium
Chloride of iron
Phosphate of alumina
Phosphoric acid
Lithia
Iron oxides
Hydrochloric acid (free)
Sulphuretted hydrogen
Sulphuric acid (free)
Bromide of magnesium
Iodide of magnesium
Carbonic acid (free)
Carbonates of soda
Carbonates of potash
Carbonates of magnesia
Carbonates of lime
Free ammonia
Albuminoid ammonia.


Non–Metallic Minerals.—Class II.

Carbon and Boron.

Graphite, C.—This mineral occurs somewhat widely distributed throughout New Zealand; but up to the present time has not been found in large enough quantities and of sufficient purity to induce anyone to work it

  1. Trans. N.Z. Inst., vol. x., p. 423.