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What problem is alchemical symbols(https://unicode-table.com/en/blocks/alchemical-symbols/ https://unicode-table.com/en/blocks/alchemical-symbols/) solving ? No
by rakoo 6y ago
What problem is alchemical symbols(https://unicode-table.com/en/blocks/alchemical-symbols/ https://unicode-table.com/en/blocks/alchemical-symbols/) solving ? Not every character is solving an issue, but they represent something that exists today and is already a standard icon.
- yorwba 6y agoAlchemical symbols are used for digitizing alchemical treatises, like this one: https://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/newton/mss/norm/ALCH00001/ https://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/newton/mss/norm/ALCH00001/
- oblio 6y agoI'm not sure about all the sections, but this section: > Symbols for salt, vitriol would be useful for sure on HN!