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Aqua Fortis
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Geber made this 'strong water', Nitric acid, by distilling green vitriol, with saltpetre and alum. When pure it is a colourless liquid, but it is often tinged brown by dissolved nitrogen oxides, which also give it a peculiar smell.
It reacts vigorously with most metals, but Gold will withstand its action. It is also a powerful oxidising agent, and will react with most substances. It is used to separate silver from gold in ored like electrum, making silver nitrate (lunar crystals).
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Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains straight lines, Has no crossing lines.
Category: Alchemical Symbols.
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