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Salamander's Feather

Otherwise known as Asbestos. A mineral of an incombustible nature, which resembles flax, being of fine fibrous texture. It was used by the Pagans to light their temples: when once it was lighted, they believed it could not be put out, even by rain and storms. Leonardus says: "Its fire is nourished by an inseparable unctuous Humid flowing from its substance; therefore, being once kindled it preserves a constant light without feeding it with any moisture."