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 CXIV. This Cement is very trong, and often remains good, even after the Walls it is laid on crack and decay, and the Sand of the Stone they are built with moulders away; for it is often een, that even after ome Part of a Wall has eparated itelf from the ret, and is fallen down, other Parts of it hall yet hang together, and continue firm and in their Place, by means of the Strength of this Matter which they are covered with.

CXV. This Gypum may alo be taken off from Buildings, and by burning, again and again, be made fit for Ue. It is ued for the caing the Outides of Edifices, principally in Cyprus and Phœnicia, but in Italy, for whitening over the Walls, and other Kind of Ornaments