Calendar: 1848-1849 Page 266

2 54 applied sciences VIII -Prolog Λπϊ fflmcmlocjD What are the principal cliaracters of Quartz General form of the crystal Fracture Hardness Action of acids Action of blowpipe per se Name some of the substances which Quartz will readily scratch Name the principal combustible minerals and any proper- ties peculiar to them such as easy fusibility odour &c What minerals resemble Gold How is Gold distinguished from such minerals in crystalline form hardness or specific gravity or when acted upon by the blowpipe or by acids What are the chief mineral components of stratified rocks How are rocks classified Write down the sequence of fossiliferous rocks in Kngland Under what circumstances may land springs be expected in district What are the geological conditions favourable for the existence of Artesian wells Explain the origin of valleys viz Valleys of elevation Fault valleys Valleys of denudation IX -Surbrmng 11111 ILrbrlhncj An actual Survey of portion of Line of Railway of not less than mile complete according to Standing Orders The requi- site trial and final Levels upon Line of not less than five miles Illuming out Railway Curves upon the ground for mile at least