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 as in colder, for in the hot it emits a Kind of Humidity out of its Subtance, which runs all over it: This hinders the metalline Particles from adhering perfectly, and makes Mitakes in the Trials. This Exudation of a humid Matter is alo common to many other Stones; among others, to thoe of which Statues are made; and this has been looked on as peculiar to the Statue.

LXXXI. Thee then, in general, are the Differences, and particular Qualities of Stones.

LXXXII. Thoe of Earths are fewer, indeed, but they are alo more peculiar.

LXXXIII. Earth is ubject to be