§ 138.

PETROLEUM pure and ſelected.

Cronstedt Min. §§ 147–150. Naptha. Rock oil.

§ 139.

PETROLEUM joined to argillaceous earth.

Cronstedt Min. §§ 157–160. Lithantrax. Pit Coal.

§ 140.

PETROLEUM united to acid of amber.

Cronstedt Min. §§ 133–146. Succinum. Amber.

Many contend that amber has a vegetable origin; but as the point is not very well determined; and as it is found amongſt foſſils, I ſtill retain it here.