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

Note 3408 — BOOK XXXVII. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF PRECIOUS STONES. (continued 2)

John Bostock translation

“Moon stone.” Our Selenite probably, crystallized sulphate of lime: the thin laminæ of which reflect the disk of the sun or moon.

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