Igneous rock (Dry)
19/11/1875; 11/12/1875; 19 November 1875 - 11 December 1875
OUMNH-Hist.Rocks 4159
Notes: Uspallata Pass Chilian Andes 12 500 feet eln'; 'Occurs abundantly in large rounded masses in rocks of a different colour on the Uspallata Pass. Chilian Andes. Reminded me in appearance somewhat of the large masses of olivine occurring in basalt in the Ardeche valley.' To see Oxford University Museum of Natural History's database go...
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Notes: Uspallata Pass Chilian Andes 12 500 feet eln'; 'Occurs abundantly in large rounded masses in rocks of a different colour on the Uspallata Pass. Chilian Andes. Reminded me in appearance somewhat of the large masses of olivine occurring in basalt in the Ardeche valley.' To see Oxford University Museum of Natural History's database go to http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/collect/lifecoll2.htm