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 the Matter appears to be of extreme Strength, and fitted for enduring a long Time: After this they beat the Stones to Powder like Lime, to make them fit for Ue.

CXX. From all this it eems evident, that the Properties and Nature of this Matter, are in a great Degree owing to the Fire.