An Explanation of some obscure places which are to be met withall in the Third and Fourth Part of the Prosperity of Germany, and in the first Century.
In the [Third Part of the Prosperity of Germany].
In the Operation which teacheth to extract Gold and Silver with profit, out of all Oars or Metallick Earths, in [Page 360], A. signifies Lapis Calaminaris.
[Page 361]. A. is once met withall there, and signifies the same Lapis Calaminaris.
In [Page 370], the same Letter A, once put, signifies the same Lapis Calaminaris.
In [Page 370]. b. where we treat of the Waters used about Washing or Edulcoration, and show their use, the Letter B. signifies pieces of Cloth, and the Letter C. the shells of Eggs, and all Cockle-shells and Muscle-shells, [or Shell-fish] of all kinds, in the water and out of the water: but the Letter D. denotes the Feces or Lees of Wine.
In the same Page, the Letter E. shows or signifies Eggshells, and the Shells of all Shell-fish.
The Letter F. signifies Stones and Lime.
In [Page 371]. a. the Letter G. signifies Oil of Vitriol.