HAEMATITES
\hˈiːmɐtˌa͡ɪts], \hˈiːmɐtˌaɪts], \h_ˈiː_m_ɐ_t_ˌaɪ_t_s]\
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A beautiful ore of iron, called also, Bloodstone. When finely levigated, and freed from the grosser parts, by frequent washings with water, it has been long recommended in hemorrhage, fluxes, uterine obstructions, &c., in doses of from one scruple to three or four. Also, a vessel that contains blood,
By Robley Dunglison
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