Darwin, C. R. to Forbes, J. D.
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Believes JDF's discoveries in the structure of glacier ice will explain the structure of many volcanic masses. Will JDF's views throw any light on the primary laminated rocks?
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“How singular it at first appears, that your discoveries in the structure of
glacier ice should explain the structure, as I fully believe they will, of many volcanic
masses. I, for one, have for years been quite confounded whenever I thought of the
lamination of rocks which have flowed in a liquified state. Will your views throw any
light on the primary laminated rocks? The laminæ certainly seem very generally
parallel to the lines of disturbance and movement. Believe me, &c.
C. DARWIN.”
To Professor FORBES.
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In the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, this paragraph is preceded by two paragraphs taken from CD's letter to J. D. Forbes, 11 October [1844].