Note on a peculiar occurrence of Galena

Extract

Some time ago I was informed that galena was being obtained in a sandstone quarry at Aimville, about two-and-a-half miles north of Kirknewton, which had been recently re-opened for the purpose of supplying building material in connection with the extension of the Harperrig Reservoir, belonging to the Edinburgh Water Trust. As I saw no likelihood of my soon being able personally to visit the spot, I mentioned the fact to my friend, Mr. Alex. Lumsden, M.E., who I knew had sometimes occasion to pass near the locality, at the same time telling him that I did not attach much importance to the alleged occurrence, and that I did not expect that it would be of such interest as to be worthy of a special visit. Subsequent investigation showed, however, that I was mistaken, and as the mode of occurrence of the mineral is so unusual, some account of it may not be without interest.