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of Tyrol, whence it Was brought to Venice, and 

 when exported from that mart assumed the name 

 of Venetian talc. When calcined into an impal- Venetian talc. 

 |>able white powder, it was found a far more inno- 

 cent paint for the ladies than bismuth, formerly 

 used, but which is apt to become black, from the 

 approach of sulphureous, and some other fumes, 

 or even perfumes. An accident of this kind, ope- 

 rating hysterically, as not unusual with the sex, 

 may have occasioned the invincible aversion from 

 perfumes entertained by the Roman females. But ' 

 as white is now rarely used, calcined talc is mixed 

 with carmine, to form an elegant rouge ; which is 

 laid on with a bit of cotton wool, and rubbed off 

 with as much ease as hair powder. 



Molina's able account of Chili affords the fol- of Chiu. 

 lowing information : 



" Muscovy glass is there found in the greatest 

 perfection, not only for its colour, but for the size 

 of the pieces which may be obtained. It is gene- 

 rally used for glazing, and artificial flowers. The 

 plates of this mineral, which are used for windows, 

 and which are here much esteemed, because they 

 are pliable, and less fragile than glass, are often a 

 foot in length ; and I am convinced they might be 

 obtained two feet, if a little more care was taken 

 in the quarrying. This substance is as white and 

 transparent as the best glass ; and it has a quality 



