posted on 2023-11-22, 10:09authored byThomas Stephens
The occurrence in Tasmania of these singular spheroids of jet black obsidian, popularly known as "buttons," was brought under the notice of the Royal Society in 1897, by Messrs. Twelvetrees and Petterd, who gave a very full description of the specimens which had come under their observation, and discussed the various theories which have been put forward to account for their origin and distribution.
History
Publication title
Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Pagination
42-44
Rights statement
In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania..