On the mode of formation of shells of animals, of bone, and of several other structures : by a process of molecular coalescence, demonstrable in certain artificially formed products. / by George Rainey.

  • George Rainey
Date:
1858
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Credit: On the mode of formation of shells of animals, of bone, and of several other structures : by a process of molecular coalescence, demonstrable in certain artificially formed products. / by George Rainey. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London.

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    PAGE Comparison of Natural and Artificial Products . . 90 Alkaline Carbonate formed on surface of Crustaceans covered with Shell . . . • • 91 Chemical conditions for the formation and coalescence of Carbonate of Lime in Crustaceans . . .92 The part which vitality takes in the formation of Organic Structures . . . • .94 Formation and coalescence of Carbonate on the Apodemata of Crab . . . . . .96 Chemical conditions necessary for the formation of Carbonate of Lime on the Apodemata . . . .97 Blastema, its signification, according to both views . 97 On the Shells of Molluscs . . . .98 Part of the Shell of Oyster best for examination . . 101 Lime composing the Carbonate comes directly from the water . 102 The Nacreous Lustre not due to the plications of Membrane 103 Chemical conditions for the formation of Carbonate in Oyster . 104 The formation of Interlaminar Cavities in Oyster . 105 The ultimate of the Carbonate of Lime in the Shells of Molluscs 106 Amorphous state of Carbonate in Oyster-shell . . 107 Confervee in Oyster-shell .... 107 Arguments against the view of Cells being formed first, and the Carbonate deposited in them . . . 108 Formation of Carbonate of Lime on Membranes have marking 110 Bhombohedral masses resembling Crystals . . Ill “ Prismatic Cellular Substance” in shell of Pinna . .111 Structure and formation of Bone . . . 114 Use of Carbonate of Lime in Bone . . , 116 Formation of Lacunae and Caualiculi . . . 118 The Nucleus in Lacunae .... 121 The use of Lacunae, Canaliculi, &c. . . 124 The chemical conditions under which the earthy matter is deposited ..... 127 Sclerous vegetable tissue . . . . ] 30 Formation of less dense tissues by coalescence . .131 The physical explanation applies to the formation of tissues not to their function .... 133 Cartilage compared with artificial products . . 135 Pigment-cells, development of . . . ]3q