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Terra ponderosa (alchemy)

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A symbol from 18th century chemistry.

In Latin, "terra ponderosa" translates as 'heavy earth' or 'heavy soil'. This particular symbol likely represented terra ponderosa salita, also known as chlor barium.

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Asymmetric, Closed shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has crossing lines.

Category: Alchemical Symbols.

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