The spike revolves swiftly on its axis,
carrying the petals with it; the plate revolves equally swiftly in the
opposite direction. Within the spike are two globes and a long ovoid; the
spheres within the globe revolve as a cross; within the ovoid are four
spheres containing atoms arranged on tetrahedra, and a central sphere with
an axis of three atoms surrounded by a spinning wheel of six.
LITHIUM: Spike of 63 atoms 63
8 petals of 6 atoms 48
Central globe of 16 atoms 16
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Total 127
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Atomic weight 6.98
Number weight 127/18 7.05
POTASSIUM (Plate XIX, 2) consists of nine radiating lithium spikes, but has
not petals; its central globe contains one hundred and thirty-four atoms,
consisting of the "nitrogen balloon," encircled by six four-atomed spheres.
POTASSIUM: 9 bars of 63 atoms 567
Central globe 134
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Total 701
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Atomic weight 38.
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