Agricola, Georgius, De re metallica, 1912/1950

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              <s>The space between two veins is called an
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              interveníum;
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              this interval
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              between the veins, if it is between
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              venae dilatatae
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              is entirely hidden under­
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              ground. </s>
              <s>If, however, it lies between
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              venae profundae
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              then the top is plainly
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              in sight, and the remainder is hidden.</s>
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              <s>
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              Venae profundae
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              differ greatly one from another in width, for some of
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              them are one fathom wide, some are two cubits, others one cubit; others again
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              are a foot wide, and some only half a foot; all of which our miners call wide
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              veins. </s>
              <s>Others on the contrary, are only a palm wide, others three digits, </s>
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