Speculative Freemasonry and the Enlightenment by R. William Weisberger

Author:R. William Weisberger
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Published: 2017-09-06T04:00:00+00:00

When exposed to sulfuric acid, bismuth turns into a brilliant red color. Bismuth is also corroded by this acid…. When placed in a glass of distilled water, bismuth does not react…. When mixed with sulfuric acid and exposed to heat, bismuth forms a new compound. When placed on a piece of cloth, this compound burns a hole in it…. This compound seems to be powerful and to emit phlogiston.110

The True Harmony Lodge consequently was identified with major breakthroughs in the realm of geology. The writings of lodge geologists contain valuable classification schemes concerning substances found in Central and Eastern Europe, and their observations and experiments helped to support atomistic theories. The geological articles, too, appearing in the scientific journal of the True Harmony undoubtedly were read by scientists throughout Europe and enabled this lodge to serve as an international center for the study of geology.

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