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Paper in which Slare explains the properties of Irish slate in comparison with pyrite and common stone.

Subject: Geology

Reference number
CLP/9i/38
Earliest possible date
1680s
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript

Creator name

Frederick Slare

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Frederick Slare, Paper, 'Experiments of Irish slate' by Dr [Frederick] Slare, 1680s, CLP/9i/38, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_9i_38/paper-experiments-of-irish-slate-by-dr-frederick-slare, accessed on 24 June 2025

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  • Classified Papers

    The 'Classified Papers' of the Royal Society are papers from British and international natural philosophers and scholars categorised according to subject areas.

    Dates: 1592 - 1741

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