[3361] The enchantress of Colchis. The stone, no doubt was as fabulous as the enchantress.
[3362] “Poppy stone.”
[3363] For the origin of this name, see “Eumithres,” in Chapter 58, Note [3307].
[3364] It was probably a kind of Opal.
[3365] The reading here is very doubtful.
[3366] This 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.
[3367] Red Tourmaline, possibly, or Rubellite.
[3368] Carnelian. See Chapter [31] of this Book.
[3369] “Ectypæ sculpturæ.” See B. xxxv. c. [43].
[3370] “Myrrh stone.” It was an Eastern compound, probably. See Chapter 54, Note [3211].