Reference number | CLP/20/95 |
Level | Item |
Title | Paper, 'Of the mineral called by Dr Merrett Zaffora: A paper found amongst Dr [Robert] Hooke's by Mr Waller' |
Date | 17th century |
Description | Discusses a stone called cobalt (here 'Kobalt') which was dug out of the earth by miners. Then describes a baking process which calcifies the cobalt, which is then mixed with other minerals and becomes hard again. It is then sold and is called zoffloer or zaffora by miners.
Subject: Mineralogy, Chemistry |
Extent | 2p |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Ink on paper |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8242 | Hooke; Robert (1635 - 1703); natural philosopher | 1635 - 1703 |