"Bologna stone" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Bologna stones [plural]
Etymology: Specimens were found near Bologna in the 17th century by Vincenzo Casciarolo. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bologna stone (plural Bologna stones)
  1. (alchemy) The phosphorescent form of baryte. Categories (topical): Alchemy Synonyms: Bolognian stone
    Sense id: en-Bologna_stone-en-noun-L9h84xMC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: alchemy, pseudoscience

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