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The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 6 (of 6)

Note 2680 — BOOK XXXVI. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF STONES.

John Bostock translation

From σάρξ, “flesh,” and φάγω, “to eat.” See B. ii. c. 98. Ajasson identifies it with Alunite, or Alum stone, in its several varieties.

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