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permeated by sandy bedi likely to slide and judging from the geological forma-
the shore and surroundings.
hon
of
there would be
Assumption.
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reason for such an
rocke
There are
interspersed here and there below the but these cannot be numerous
mud,
or
ther
presence.
would have been
ulding
aterials
more generally brought to light by the borings.
The geological formation of Hong Kong and the opposite mainland is granite. This stone of excellent close grained
quality abounds in inexhaustible quantities all along the shores of the island, and is largely employed.
in
building. It can be readily ob. lained in the shape of rubble blocks
66
h
cubic yard, and
of any size up ashlar blocks and monolithe up
twenty