Global InformationCimolian earth information
Cimolian Earth (Greek: κιμωλια, Latin: terra simolia), also known as "cimolite", refers to a variety of clays used widely in the ancient world.[1] These clays were used in medicine, in bleaching, and in the washing of clothes. They appear to be similar to Fuller's earth, and to Kaolin. A variety of colours of Cimolian Earth was known.
- ^ Jastrow, M. Dictionary of Targumim, Talmud and Midrashic literature p. 1362