The lure and romance of alchemy / by C.J.S. Thompson.

  • Charles Thompson
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[1932]
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Credit: The lure and romance of alchemy / by C.J.S. Thompson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    SYMBOLS AND SECRET ALPHABETS O-f-7 X OK Magnesia Marcasite Sal ammoniac StS # Red lead(minium) Saltpetre Commonsall p <p P-S Aqua Fortis Sulphur Carbonate of Soda i ¥ ^ A Corrosive sublimate Zinc Water Operations were represented by the following symbols: T C, 3St-f lb calcine To coagulate Tb distil 1—> / Putrefaction To fire To niter 3 % cAC To liquefy To dissolve Tbmix °& dP ** To precipitate Tb powder To boil s. To sublime To infuse
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