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The case is otherwise with granite, syenite, quartzose porphyry, serpentine, and the whole series of unstratified compact rocks, to which, from a predilection for a mythological nomenclature, the term Plutonic has been applied.
COSMOS: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 Alexander von Humboldt 1814
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The name Plutonic or Massive rocks is, however, now almost universally substituted for that of Primary.
Young Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20) Wonders of Earth, Sea and Sky Various 1880
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But to admit the "Plutonic" origin of such widespread formations was practically to abandon the Neptunian hypothesis.
A History of Science: in Five Volumes. Volume III: Modern development of the physical sciences 1904
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All eruptive rocks penetrate, as ramifying veins either into the sedimentary strata, or into other equally endogenous masses; but there is a special importance to be attached to the difference manifested between 'Plutonic' rocks* (granite, porphyry, and serpentine) and those termed 'volcanic' in the strict sense of the word (as trachyte, basalt, and lava).
COSMOS: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 Alexander von Humboldt 1814
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TheDig, a map that uses a U-shaped battlefield to encourage varied combat strategies by Chris "Plutonic" Blundell, second place;
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The Permian-aged granite beds known as the Narragansett Pier Plutonic Suite is exposed here, so, unlike Moonstone, it's a rocky beach.
"Close your eyes, clear your heart, and cut the cord." greygirlbeast 2009
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Planet-x.com.au » Swans on Tea » The Plutonic Relationship
Planet-x.com.au » Swans on Tea » The Plutonic Relationship 2010
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Though I didn't get to see one of them up-close, Plutonic says it has replaced 100 of these damaged and blocked culverts, opening up access to tributaries and gravel spawning grounds that have been unavailable to the fish for decades.
James Glave: Backstage at a Run-of-River Green-Energy Project 2009
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Plutonic cleaned up the site and removed the toxics before setting up the camp.
James Glave: Backstage at a Run-of-River Green-Energy Project 2009
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Judging from what I saw on this trip, and from the workers I spoke with at the camp, that's exactly what Plutonic appears to be doing.
James Glave: Backstage at a Run-of-River Green-Energy Project 2009
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