[3411] So 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.
[3412] See B. v. cc. 4, 5, and B. vi. c. 37.
[3413] “Fistulous stone.”
[3414] “Three-coloured stone.”
[3415] Meaning “Female root,” apparently. The reading, however, is uncertain.
[3416] “Female heart,” apparently. The reading is doubtful.
[3417] “Thracian stone.” The reading, however, is doubtful.
[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 Note [3398].
[3420] “Venus’ hair.” As Ajasson remarks, the description renders it next to impossible to say what the stone was.