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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
- ↑ Trans. N.Z. Inst., vol. x., p. 423.