SARDONYX; as if it were, a Sardius united to an Onyx. The Onyx is a Precious -stone, commonly call’d Cornelian. The Basis of the Cornelian is white, as the Nail growing under the Flesh. The Hebrew שוהםShohem.Word Shohem, has been translated by Sar -donichus lapis, which rather signifies an Emerald.
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