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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANANICH WELLS (Chalybeate) | Pananich Wells Pananich Wells Pananich Wells Pananich Wells Pannanich Wells Pananick Wells Pannanich Wells |
Copy of Lease. (1833) Annual Registry of Pananich Lodge Mr. W.D. Leslie Mr. Smith Revd. [Reverend] D. Campbell Old Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer |
091 | These wells are now covered over with flag's. And the water is conducted to the Surface through metal pipes within a few feet of the original spring's; They are 2 in number, and belong to the Sulphated Chalybeate class of mineral waters. They possess fine tonic qualities. And are believed to be very useful in healing Scrofulous or Cutaneous diseases. |
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[Note relating to 'Pananich Wells (Chalybeate)'] -
Analysis of the mineral water from Pananich wells near Ballater
(The quantities are those contained in an imperial gallon)
Sulphates of Iron 1.43 grains or nearly 1 1/2 grains
Sulphate of Lime 1.55 grains or nearly 1 1/2 grains
Chloride of Magnesium 0.88 grains or nearly 1 grain
Chloride of Sodium 1.19 grains or nearly 1 1/4 grains
Silica 1.04 grains or nearly 1 grain
Organic matter 0.72 grain or nearly 3/4 grain
[Total] 6.81
The total amount of solid matter contained in a gallon as ascertained by experiment was 7.04 grains.
[Signed] M. Thompson. M.D. F.R.S.E. [Doctor of Medicine. Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh]
Lecturer in Chemistry Edinburgh Medical School.
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