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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 2
No. 511
No. 511.
This specimen was forwarded by Captain Hutton from Tokomairiro. It is an excellent ore. On analysis it shows of—
| Sesquioxide of iron | 79.5 per cent |
| Water | 14.0 per cent |
| Earthy matter | 6.5 per cent |
This is equal to 55.75 per cent, of metallic iron, and in such a state of combination and purity as to be very easily reduced. It will, if found in large quantity, be a very valuable ore of iron, and should not be neglected.
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