In the fourth chapter of his Commentary on Sendivogius, Ortelius explains what to do with the previously non-filterable solids, which he will define as Caput mortuum.
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Orthelius Commentary on Sendivogius. Chapter 3
The concise chapter 3 of Orthelius’s commentary on Sendivogius about rectifications on the same liquor “finally floating on its water”. And the two obtained matters.
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In our preparatory works, the alchemical praxis requires transforming the element Earth into Water, making the second part of Ortelius’ Commentary on Sendivogius.
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The necessity of earth and/or manure salt extraction is a topic you can often find in ancient treatises. Here’s a modern interpretation by Phantom Play. [Read more…] about Phantom Play’s Earth Salt Self Extractor
Orthelius Commentary on Sendivogius. Chapter 1
Orthelius announces his intention to go above and beyond Sendivogius: searching out the raw matter to extract the threefold salt while not wetting the garment.
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