3318“White-streaked stone.”
3318“White-streaked stone.”
3319“Clouded.”
3319“Clouded.”
3320See Chapter54of this Book.
3320See Chapter54of this Book.
3321An Eastern name, probably.
3321An Eastern name, probably.
3322A Geodes or Aëtites, probably. See B. xxxvi. c.39, and Chapter 56 of this Book, Note3278.
3322A Geodes or Aëtites, probably. See B. xxxvi. c.39, and Chapter 56 of this Book, Note3278.
3323“Tongue of stone.”
3323“Tongue of stone.”
3324Divination from the appearance of the moon.
3324Divination from the appearance of the moon.
3325“Gorgon stone.” The head of the Gorgon Medusa was fabled to turn those into stone who looked upon it.
3325“Gorgon stone.” The head of the Gorgon Medusa was fabled to turn those into stone who looked upon it.
3326See B. xxxii. c.11.
3326See B. xxxii. c.11.
3327This reading is very doubtful.
3327This reading is very doubtful.
3328Now known as Heliotrope, bloodstone, or blood jasper. It is of a deep-green colour, with red spots.
3328Now known as Heliotrope, bloodstone, or blood jasper. It is of a deep-green colour, with red spots.
3329“Turning under the sun.”
3329“Turning under the sun.”
3330See B. xxii. c. 29.
3330See B. xxii. c. 29.
3331“Stone of Hephæstos” or “Vulcan.”
3331“Stone of Hephæstos” or “Vulcan.”
3332It acting as a burning-glass, probably.
3332It acting as a burning-glass, probably.
3333See B. iv. c. 20, and B. v. c. 22.
3333See B. iv. c. 20, and B. v. c. 22.
3334“Genitals of Mercury.” This singular stone does not appear to have been identified. See Note3294above.
3334“Genitals of Mercury.” This singular stone does not appear to have been identified. See Note3294above.
3335“Sixty colour stone.”
3335“Sixty colour stone.”
3336See B. v. cc. 5, 8, and B. vi. c. 34.
3336See B. v. cc. 5, 8, and B. vi. c. 34.
3337“Hawk stone.” It is perhaps identical with the “Circos,” mentioned in Chapter56. Aëtius says that Hieracitis was of a greenish hue.
3337“Hawk stone.” It is perhaps identical with the “Circos,” mentioned in Chapter56. Aëtius says that Hieracitis was of a greenish hue.
3338“Sand-stone.” Ajasson thinks that this was a granular quartz, of a friable nature when subjected to compression.
3338“Sand-stone.” Ajasson thinks that this was a granular quartz, of a friable nature when subjected to compression.
3339As to the identity of “nitrum,” see B, xxxi. c, 46.
3339As to the identity of “nitrum,” see B, xxxi. c, 46.
3340“Horn of [Jupiter] Hammon.” He here alludes to the Ammonites of modern Geology, an extinct race of molluscous animals that inhabited convoluted shells, and which are commonly known as “snake-stones.” They abound in strata of the secondary formation, and vary from the size of a bean to that of a coach-wheel.
3340“Horn of [Jupiter] Hammon.” He here alludes to the Ammonites of modern Geology, an extinct race of molluscous animals that inhabited convoluted shells, and which are commonly known as “snake-stones.” They abound in strata of the secondary formation, and vary from the size of a bean to that of a coach-wheel.
3341The reading of this word is doubtful.
3341The reading of this word is doubtful.
3342“Hyæna stone.”
3342“Hyæna stone.”
3343As to this stone, see B. xxxvi. c.25.
3343As to this stone, see B. xxxvi. c.25.
3344“Yellow” stone. See Chapter45.
3344“Yellow” stone. See Chapter45.
3345“Idæan fingers.” These were probably Belemnites, so called from their long, tapering shape, and being first observed, perhaps, on Mount Ida in Crete. Belemnites are the shells of fossil Cephalopods, and are commonly known as “thunder stones.”
3345“Idæan fingers.” These were probably Belemnites, so called from their long, tapering shape, and being first observed, perhaps, on Mount Ida in Crete. Belemnites are the shells of fossil Cephalopods, and are commonly known as “thunder stones.”
3346“Jaundice stone.”
3346“Jaundice stone.”
3347“Gem of Jove.”
3347“Gem of Jove.”
3348“Dew stone.”
3348“Dew stone.”
3349“Indian stone.”
3349“Indian stone.”
3350It is just possible that he may be thinking of Indigo here, which he has before called by the same name. See B. xxxiii. c.57.
3350It is just possible that he may be thinking of Indigo here, which he has before called by the same name. See B. xxxiii. c.57.
3351“Violet-coloured.”
3351“Violet-coloured.”
3352“Scale stone.” A fossil, probably.
3352“Scale stone.” A fossil, probably.
3353“White eye.” Cat’s eye chalcedony, perhaps. See “Astrobolos” in Chapter48, and “Beli oculus” in Chapter55, of this Book.
3353“White eye.” Cat’s eye chalcedony, perhaps. See “Astrobolos” in Chapter48, and “Beli oculus” in Chapter55, of this Book.
3354“Variegated with white.”
3354“Variegated with white.”
3355“Yellow incense.”
3355“Yellow incense.”
3356“Meadow-green stone.”
3356“Meadow-green stone.”
3357“Fat stone.”
3357“Fat stone.”
3358“White gold.” Ajasson thinks that this may have been either a sub-variety of Hyalin amethystine quartz, a yellow quartz or false topaz, or else an unctuous, white quartz, either opaque or transparent.
3358“White gold.” Ajasson thinks that this may have been either a sub-variety of Hyalin amethystine quartz, a yellow quartz or false topaz, or else an unctuous, white quartz, either opaque or transparent.
3359“Stone of Memnon.”
3359“Stone of Memnon.”
3360This reading seems preferable to “Media,” given by the Bamberg and some other MSS.
3360This reading seems preferable to “Media,” given by the Bamberg and some other MSS.
3361The enchantress of Colchis. The stone, no doubt was as fabulous as the enchantress.
3361The enchantress of Colchis. The stone, no doubt was as fabulous as the enchantress.
3362“Poppy stone.”
3362“Poppy stone.”
3363For the origin of this name, see “Eumithres,” in Chapter 58, Note3307.
3363For the origin of this name, see “Eumithres,” in Chapter 58, Note3307.
3364It was probably a kind of Opal.
3364It was probably a kind of Opal.
3365The reading here is very doubtful.
3365The reading here is very doubtful.
3366This reading also is doubtful: it is probably an Eastern word. According to some authorities, this stone was a dark-brown rock crystal. Ajasson identities it with Schorl or black Tourmaline, with a base of Magnesia.
3366This reading also is doubtful: it is probably an Eastern word. According to some authorities, this stone was a dark-brown rock crystal. Ajasson identities it with Schorl or black Tourmaline, with a base of Magnesia.
3367Red Tourmaline, possibly, or Rubellite.
3367Red Tourmaline, possibly, or Rubellite.
3368Carnelian. See Chapter31of this Book.
3368Carnelian. See Chapter31of this Book.
3369“Ectypæ sculpturæ.” See B. xxxv. c.43.
3369“Ectypæ sculpturæ.” See B. xxxv. c.43.
3370“Myrrh stone.” It was an Eastern compound, probably. See Chapter 54, Note3211.
3370“Myrrh stone.” It was an Eastern compound, probably. See Chapter 54, Note3211.
3371“Wart stone.”
3371“Wart stone.”
3372“Myrtle stone.”
3372“Myrtle stone.”
3373“White in the middle.” This and the next seem to have been general names for stones of a particular appearance.
3373“White in the middle.” This and the next seem to have been general names for stones of a particular appearance.
3374“Black in the middle.”
3374“Black in the middle.”
3375Bacchus.
3375Bacchus.
3376A Greek word, signifying the skin of a fawn or deer, as worn by the Bacchanals in the celebration of their orgies. Ajasson is of opinion that this was a mottled quartz or agate, similar to those mentioned as resembling the spots of the lion, in Chapter54, the Leontios and Pardalios of Chapter73.
3376A Greek word, signifying the skin of a fawn or deer, as worn by the Bacchanals in the celebration of their orgies. Ajasson is of opinion that this was a mottled quartz or agate, similar to those mentioned as resembling the spots of the lion, in Chapter54, the Leontios and Pardalios of Chapter73.
3377This reading is doubtful.
3377This reading is doubtful.
3378“Shower stone,” apparently.
3378“Shower stone,” apparently.
3379From “Notus,” the south wind, which usually brought rain.
3379From “Notus,” the south wind, which usually brought rain.
3380See Chapters48and51.
3380See Chapters48and51.
3381See Chapter55of this Book.
3381See Chapter55of this Book.
3382“Ass’s heart.”
3382“Ass’s heart.”
3383“Mountain stone.”
3383“Mountain stone.”
3384See Chapter67.
3384See Chapter67.
3385“Shell-stone.” Not the same, probably, as the Cadmitis or Ostracitis mentioned in Chapter56of this Book. See B. xxxvi. c.31, where a stone of this name is also mentioned. Horn-stone, probably, a Chalcedony, more brittle than flint, is meant in the present passage.
3385“Shell-stone.” Not the same, probably, as the Cadmitis or Ostracitis mentioned in Chapter56of this Book. See B. xxxvi. c.31, where a stone of this name is also mentioned. Horn-stone, probably, a Chalcedony, more brittle than flint, is meant in the present passage.
3386See Chapter56of this Book.
3386See Chapter56of this Book.
3387See the beginning of Chapter54.
3387See the beginning of Chapter54.
3388“Oyster-stone.”
3388“Oyster-stone.”
3389See B. xxxvi. chap.67; our “Obsidian.”
3389See B. xxxvi. chap.67; our “Obsidian.”
3390“Of all colours.” Either Opal, Ajasson thinks, or Iridized hyalin quartz.
3390“Of all colours.” Either Opal, Ajasson thinks, or Iridized hyalin quartz.
3391“All corners.” Ajasson seems to think that this may have been Hyalin quartz.
3391“All corners.” Ajasson seems to think that this may have been Hyalin quartz.
3392“Worthy of all love.”
3392“Worthy of all love.”
3393Of the same meaning as “paneros.”
3393Of the same meaning as “paneros.”
3394“Gem of Pontus.” According to Desfontaines, these stones are identified, by some with agates, by others with sapphires.
3394“Gem of Pontus.” According to Desfontaines, these stones are identified, by some with agates, by others with sapphires.
3395“Flame-coloured.”
3395“Flame-coloured.”
3396“Golden-coloured stone.”
3396“Golden-coloured stone.”
3397See B. xxxiii. c.56, and B. xxxv. cc.12,16.
3397See B. xxxiii. c.56, and B. xxxv. cc.12,16.
3398“Palm-date stone. Desfontaines says that this is Jew stone, the fossil spine of an egg-shaped echinus. See Chapter 55, Note3241.
3398“Palm-date stone. Desfontaines says that this is Jew stone, the fossil spine of an egg-shaped echinus. See Chapter 55, Note3241.
3399Φῦκος; whence the Latin “fucus.”
3399Φῦκος; whence the Latin “fucus.”
3400“White around.”
3400“White around.”
3401An Aëtites or Geodes, probably. See Chapter 56, Note3278; also B. xxx. c. 44, and B. xxxvi. cc.32,39.
3401An Aëtites or Geodes, probably. See Chapter 56, Note3278; also B. xxx. c. 44, and B. xxxvi. cc.32,39.
3402“Earth stone,” apparently.
3402“Earth stone,” apparently.
3403The tomb of Tiresias was ordinarily pointed out in the vicinity of the Tilphusan Well, near Thebes; at least Pausanias states to that effect.
3403The tomb of Tiresias was ordinarily pointed out in the vicinity of the Tilphusan Well, near Thebes; at least Pausanias states to that effect.
3404“Gem of the Sun.” According to some, this is the Girasol opal; but Ajasson has no doubt, from the description given of it by Photius, from Damascius, that it is identical with the “Asteria” of Chapter47. See also the “Astrion” of Chapter48.
3404“Gem of the Sun.” According to some, this is the Girasol opal; but Ajasson has no doubt, from the description given of it by Photius, from Damascius, that it is identical with the “Asteria” of Chapter47. See also the “Astrion” of Chapter48.
3405Supposed to be jet.
3405Supposed to be jet.
3406“Lizard stone.”
3406“Lizard stone.”
3407“Flesh stone.”
3407“Flesh stone.”
3408“Moon stone.” Our Selenite probably, crystallized sulphate of lime: the thin laminæ of which reflect the disk of the sun or moon.
3408“Moon stone.” Our Selenite probably, crystallized sulphate of lime: the thin laminæ of which reflect the disk of the sun or moon.
3409“Stone like iron.” See “Oritis” in Chapter 65; also B. xxxvi. c.25, and Chapter15of this Book, for minerals of this name.
3409“Stone like iron.” See “Oritis” in Chapter 65; also B. xxxvi. c.25, and Chapter15of this Book, for minerals of this name.
3410“Variegated iron.”
3410“Variegated iron.”
3411So called from its teeth meeting evenly, like the jaw-teeth, and not shaped like those of a saw, so formed that the teeth of one jaw lock with those of the other. See B. xi. c. 5. The Linnæan genus Sparus is of this kind.
3411So called from its teeth meeting evenly, like the jaw-teeth, and not shaped like those of a saw, so formed that the teeth of one jaw lock with those of the other. See B. xi. c. 5. The Linnæan genus Sparus is of this kind.
3412See B. v. cc. 4, 5, and B. vi. c. 37.
3412See B. v. cc. 4, 5, and B. vi. c. 37.
3413“Fistulous stone.”
3413“Fistulous stone.”
3414“Three-coloured stone.”
3414“Three-coloured stone.”
3415Meaning “Female root,” apparently. The reading, however, is uncertain.
3415Meaning “Female root,” apparently. The reading, however, is uncertain.
3416“Female heart,” apparently. The reading is doubtful.
3416“Female heart,” apparently. The reading is doubtful.
3417“Thracian stone.” The reading, however, is doubtful.
3417“Thracian stone.” The reading, however, is doubtful.
3418“Ash-coloured stone.” It has been identified with Uranian agate by some.
3418“Ash-coloured stone.” It has been identified with Uranian agate by some.
3419“Dissolving stone.” Probably our Jew stone, and identical with the Phœnicitis of Chapter 66. See Note3398.
3419“Dissolving stone.” Probably our Jew stone, and identical with the Phœnicitis of Chapter 66. See Note3398.
3420“Venus’ hair.” As Ajasson remarks, the description renders it next to impossible to say what the stone was.
3420“Venus’ hair.” As Ajasson remarks, the description renders it next to impossible to say what the stone was.
3421“Liver stone.” Heavy spar, a sulphate of barytes, is sometimes called Hepatite.
3421“Liver stone.” Heavy spar, a sulphate of barytes, is sometimes called Hepatite.
3422“Fat stone.” Saponite or soapstone, a silicate of magnesia, is also known as Steatite.
3422“Fat stone.” Saponite or soapstone, a silicate of magnesia, is also known as Steatite.
3423An ancient king of Syria, worshipped by the people of that country and the inhabitants of Phrygia. According to Macrobius, the Assyrians worshipped Jupiter and the Sun under this name.
3423An ancient king of Syria, worshipped by the people of that country and the inhabitants of Phrygia. According to Macrobius, the Assyrians worshipped Jupiter and the Sun under this name.
3424“Three-eye stone.” Some kind of Cat’s eye chalcedony, probably.
3424“Three-eye stone.” Some kind of Cat’s eye chalcedony, probably.
3425“Crab stone.”
3425“Crab stone.”
3426“Viper-stone.”
3426“Viper-stone.”
3427“Scorpion stone.”
3427“Scorpion stone.”
3428See B. ix. c. 29, B. xl. c. 61, and B. xxxii. c.53. This was perhaps the same stone as the “Synodontitis” of Chapter67.
3428See B. ix. c. 29, B. xl. c. 61, and B. xxxii. c.53. This was perhaps the same stone as the “Synodontitis” of Chapter67.
3429Which was calledτριγλὰ, in Greek.
3429Which was calledτριγλὰ, in Greek.
3430“Ant stone.” Possibly a kind of amber.
3430“Ant stone.” Possibly a kind of amber.
3431“Beetle stone.”
3431“Beetle stone.”
3432“Wolf’s eye.”
3432“Wolf’s eye.”
3433“Peacock stone.”
3433“Peacock stone.”
3434“Golden sand.” This may possibly have been Aventurine quartz.
3434“Golden sand.” This may possibly have been Aventurine quartz.
3435“Millet stone.”
3435“Millet stone.”
3436“Oak stone.” Fossil coal, perhaps.
3436“Oak stone.” Fossil coal, perhaps.
3437“Ivy stone.”
3437“Ivy stone.”
3438“Daffodil stone.” An Eastern compound, probably.
3438“Daffodil stone.” An Eastern compound, probably.
3439“Bean stone.”
3439“Bean stone.”
3440Our “Jew stone,” probably; identical with the Phœnicitis of Chapter66and the Tecolithos of Chapter68.
3440Our “Jew stone,” probably; identical with the Phœnicitis of Chapter66and the Tecolithos of Chapter68.
3441See Note3398to Chapter 66.
3441See Note3398to Chapter 66.
3442See Chapter66.
3442See Chapter66.
3443See B. xxxvi. c.43. Pebbles of white flint were probably meant under this name; from which is derived, according to Ajasson, the French wordcaillou, meaning a flint pebble.
3443See B. xxxvi. c.43. Pebbles of white flint were probably meant under this name; from which is derived, according to Ajasson, the French wordcaillou, meaning a flint pebble.
3444“Fire stone.” Not a Pyrites of modern Mineralogy, probably.
3444“Fire stone.” Not a Pyrites of modern Mineralogy, probably.
3445“With many zones.” Probably an agate or jasper.
3445“With many zones.” Probably an agate or jasper.
3446“Lightning stone.”
3446“Lightning stone.”
3447“Flame stone.”
3447“Flame stone.”
3448“Burning coal stone.” See B. xxxvi. c.38, and Chapter27of this Book.
3448“Burning coal stone.” See B. xxxvi. c.38, and Chapter27of this Book.
3449“Containing liquid.” Identified by Desfontaines with the Geodes enhydros of modern Geology, which sometimes contains a liquid substance.
3449“Containing liquid.” Identified by Desfontaines with the Geodes enhydros of modern Geology, which sometimes contains a liquid substance.
3450“Many-haired stone.”
3450“Many-haired stone.”
3451As to these stones, agates or jaspers probably, see “Nebritis,” in Chapter64, and the Note.
3451As to these stones, agates or jaspers probably, see “Nebritis,” in Chapter64, and the Note.
3452“Dew stone.” The reading here is very doubtful. See Chapter61.
3452“Dew stone.” The reading here is very doubtful. See Chapter61.
3453“Honey-coloured and yellow.”
3453“Honey-coloured and yellow.”
3454“Saffron stone.”
3454“Saffron stone.”
3455All three being derived from the corresponding name in Greek.
3455All three being derived from the corresponding name in Greek.
3456See Chapter55of this Book.
3456See Chapter55of this Book.
3457“Hand stone.”
3457“Hand stone.”
3458“Stone of necessity.”
3458“Stone of necessity.”
3459“Retaining stone.”
3459“Retaining stone.”
3460“Tree stone.”
3460“Tree stone.”