Granite, considered by itself, does not appear to have any claim to originality in its nature. It is composed of bodies which are capable of being analysed; and these are then found to be compositions of different substances, which are also sometimes variously proportioned.


Theory of the Earth: With Proofs and Illustrations (Volume 1), Chapter IV (p. 312)

James Hutton Quotes

Granite, considered by itself, does not appear to have any claim to originality in its nature. It is composed of bodies which are capable of being...

Granite, considered by itself, does not appear to have any claim to originality in its nature. It is composed of bodies which are capable of being...

Granite, considered by itself, does not appear to have any claim to originality in its nature. It is composed of bodies which are capable of being...

Granite, considered by itself, does not appear to have any claim to originality in its nature. It is composed of bodies which are capable of being...