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Arsenic (alternate #6)
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One of many symbols used in alchemy to designate arsenic.
Famous as a deadly poison, which it is, arsenic actually plays an important role in certain alchemical practices. At one time, it was also widely used in medicinal cures. For a more detailed rundown of this potent substance, see the symbol for 'Arsenic'.
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Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has crossing lines.
Category: Alchemical Symbols.
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Alchemical symbols, originally devised as part of alchemy, were used to denote some elements and some compounds until the 18th century. Note that while notation like this was mostly standardized, sty… read more »
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