Note 724 — PART IX.—INORGANIC POISONS.
Reading edition
Two recipes were handed in at the coroner’s inquest which pretty fairly represent the composition of ordinary commercial violet powder:—
First Quality, sold at 7s. per gross.
Starch Powder, 28 lbs.
Magnesia, 1 1⁄2 lb.
Orris-root, 1 lb.
Violet Perfume, 1 oz.
Essence of Roses, 5 drops.
Second Quality, sold at 6s. per gross.
Terra Alba (Sulphate of Lime), 14 lbs.
Potato Starch, 21 lbs.
Magnesia, 3 lbs.
Orris-root, 1 1⁄2 lb.
Violet Perfume, 1 1⁄2 oz.
Essence of Roses, 5 drops.