Precious stones alter by a way manifest or hidden.
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Culpeper, Nicholas
By a way manifest, they are hot, in the first degree. Hemetitis, Pyritis, Lopis Asius, Thyitis, Smyres, Lapis Schistus.
Precious stones cold, are in the first degree. Jacinth, Saphyr, Emerald, Cristal, Lapis Samius, Lapis Phrigius.
In the second degree. Ruby, Carbuncle, Granite, Sardony.
In the fourth degree. Diamond.
In respect of property, they bind, as Lapis Asius, Nectius, Geodes, Pumice-stone.
Emolient, as Alabaster, Jet, Lapis Thrasius.
Stupify: as Memphitis, Jasper, Ophites.
Cleanse: as Lapis Arabicus.
Glutinate: as Galactitis, Melites.
Scarify: as Morochtus.
Break the stone: as Lapis Lyncis, Lapis Judaicus, Lapis Sponge.
Retain the fruit in the womb: as Ætitis, Jasper.
Provoke the menses. Ostracites.