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A mineral of a white or gray color occurring massive and in isometric crystals; in composition it is a magnesium borate with magnesium chloride.
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A mineral of a white or gray color, occurring massive or crystallized. It is a compound of the carbonates of barium and calcium.
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A mineral of great hardness, and, when transparent, of much beauty. It occurs in hexagonal prisms, commonly of a green or bluish green color, but also yellow, pink, and white. It is a silicate of aluminium and glucinum (beryllium). The aquamarine is a transparent, sea-green variety used as a gem. The emerald is another variety highly prized in jewelry, and distinguished by its deep color, which is probably due to the presence of a little oxide of chromium.
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A mixture of shot, nails, stones, pieces of old iron, etc., fired from a cannon at short range, in an emergency.
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A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost. The birds, flying to the light, are caught with nets or otherwise.
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A mode of tenure by the payment of a small duty in white rent (silver) or otherwise.
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