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2 16 A Corollary.os Coins, &c.
Letter IV.
The A M ET H I ST
Is a Stone of three several Colours, some of them are of a Violet Co-
lour , some are of a more Oriental Colour, therefore called ( Ametbisi
Oriental ) which bears a very good Price, few of these being to be found,
but are the pleasantest Colour of all Stones. Another sort being Pale is
called the White Ametbisi, or Ametbisi of Canhagtna: This naturally is of
a quick or sparkiing Water, and very good Colour, having for the most
part a Elulh of Red, which Stones in Perfection bear a tolerable Pi ice.
AG ATS for Hafts of Knives, white and well mailed are good.
TRAVELS
Letter IV.
The A M ET H I ST
Is a Stone of three several Colours, some of them are of a Violet Co-
lour , some are of a more Oriental Colour, therefore called ( Ametbisi
Oriental ) which bears a very good Price, few of these being to be found,
but are the pleasantest Colour of all Stones. Another sort being Pale is
called the White Ametbisi, or Ametbisi of Canhagtna: This naturally is of
a quick or sparkiing Water, and very good Colour, having for the most
part a Elulh of Red, which Stones in Perfection bear a tolerable Pi ice.
AG ATS for Hafts of Knives, white and well mailed are good.
TRAVELS