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On the preparation of Litharge. original: "Litargirij". Litharge is lead oxide, a yellow or reddish mineral used as a flux and in the manufacture of glass and pigments.	Chap. 19
On the preparation of Antimony.	Chap. 20
On the preparation of Lapis Lazuli. A deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone and, when ground, as the pigment ultramarine.	Chap. 21.
On the preparation of Hematite. original: "Ematitis". A reddish-black mineral of iron oxide, also known as bloodstone.	Chap. 22.:
On the preparation of Bolus. original: "Boli". Likely referring to Armenian Bole, a medicinal red clay used in alchemical seals and as a base for gilding.	Chap. 23
On the preparation of Cinnabar. Mercury sulfide, the most common ore of mercury and a bright red pigment.	Chap. 24
On the preparation of Tutia. Also known as "tutty," this is zinc oxide that collects as a crust in the chimneys of smelting furnaces.	Chap. 25
On Glass and Boraxes. original: "Baurachijs". An old term for borax or various alkaline salts used to help metals melt more easily.	Chap. 26.
On the preparation of very sharp vinegar. Strong vinegar (acetic acid) was a primary solvent in the alchemical laboratory.	Chap. 27.
On the preparation of Jupiter. Jupiter: The alchemical name for Tin.	Chap. 28
On the preparation of Saturn. Saturn: The alchemical name for Lead.	Chap. 29
On the preparation of Venus. Venus: The alchemical name for Copper.	Chap. 30
On the preparation of Mars. Mars: The alchemical name for Iron.	Chap. 31
On the greater perfection of the perfect bodies. The "perfect bodies" refer to Gold and Silver, which were considered "perfect" because they survive the fire of the furnace without being destroyed or corroded.	Chap. 32.
On the refinement and perfection of Silver	.Chap. 33.
Recapitulation of the whole work.	Chap. 34.

THE TESTAMENT OF GEBER

Most clear-sighted philosopher

and King of India.

Geber is the Latinized name of Jabir ibn Hayyan. In the medieval tradition, he was often given legendary titles like "King of India" or "King of the Persians" to signify his supreme authority in the occult sciences.


On the Salts of Animals, Fish, Birds, Vegetables,
and others.	Chap. 1.
On the Salts of Metals.	Chap. 2.
On the calcination of the Sun. Sun: Sol, the alchemical name for Gold.	Chap. 3.
On the calcination of Venus. Venus: The alchemical name for Copper.	Chap. 4.