Pyritologia:. or, a history of the pyrites, the principal body in the mineral kingdom. In which are considered its names, species, beds, and origin; its iron, copper, unmetallic earth, sulphur, arsenic, silver, gold, original particles, vitriol, and Use in smelting. The whole compiled from a Collection of Samples; from visiting Mines; from an intercourse and Correspondence with Naturalists and Miners; but chiefly from a Course of Chymical Enquiries. With a Preface, containing an Account of the Advantages arising from Mine-Works in general, and particular from those of Saxony. Translated from the German of J. F. Henckel, Late chief Director of the Mines at Friberg in Saxony.
Henckel, J. F. 1678 or 1679-1744. (Johann Friedrich)
Category
Books
Date
1757
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Felbrigg, Norfolk
NT 3231108
Summary
Bibliographic description
xv,[3],376,[6] p., plate : front. ; 8vo. Old Felbrigg shelfmarks: [in pencil at front] Z4 P3 ; [in ink at rear] B6. Pastedown numbered in pencil: 108. Provenance: no ownership marks. Binding: eighteenth-century calf; double gilt fillets to borders and spine; on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
Henckel, J. F. 1678 or 1679-1744. (Johann Friedrich)