[3271] From κίρκος, a “hawk” or “falcon.”
[3272] “Hair-like;” from κόρση, the “hair.”
[3273] “Coral agate.” See Chapter [54] of this Book.
[3274] Vermilion. See B. xxxiii. cc. [37], [40].
[3275] “Strong stone”—from κρατερὸς, “strong.” Supposed by some to have been amber-coloured Hyacinth.
[3276] Oriental topaz, probably. See Chapters [42] and [43] of this Book.
[3277] “Saffron-coloured,” probably. If this is the meaning of the name, it may be supposed to have resembled the bigaroon cherry.
[3278] “Pregnant stone. An aëtites or geodes, probably. See B. xxx. c. 44, and B. xxxvi. c. [39].
[3279] “Sounding like brass.” Probably Clinkstone or Phonolite, a compact feldspathic rock of a greyish colour, clinking under the hammer when struck, somewhat like a metal.
[3280] “Swallow-stone.”