CHAPTER XXVI

MAGNETIC ROCKS

Previous observations, 361.—Magnetic Polarity usually caused by

atmospheric electricity, 362.—Displayed by both acid and basic rocks,

364.—Very frequent in Vanua Levu, 365.—Its relation to specific

weight, 366.—The influence of locality, 367.—Frequently observed in

mountain peaks, 367.—Description of the peaks, 368.—Measurement of the

polarity of rocks, 370

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