“Pure earth does not petrify, because the predominance of dryness over [i.e. in] the earth endows it not with coherence but rather with crumbliness. In general, stone is formed in two ways only (a) through the hardening of clay, and (b) by the congelation [of waters].”
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Avicennae De Congelatione Et Conglutinatione Lapidum
This work delves into the scientific and philosophical aspects of stone freezing and coagulation, reflecting the author's extensive knowledge of natural philosophy and alchemy. more
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