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Would benefit from some geological / scientific information too?

Latest comment: 1 year ago2 comments2 people in discussion

I understand that this article is primarily focused on traditions, beliefs and mythology of the stones, but I feel a short section on the geology / mineralogy and natural origins of these stones would be a benefit. I will add one myself if I can find reliable sources for this, but am not an expert in this area.. Prosthetic Head (talk) 14:57, 21 April 2015 (UTC)Reply

I've added the rocks and minerals WikiProject template to this page, perhaps someone involved in that can help. Arlo James Barnes 20:56, 17 September 2025 (UTC)Reply

Source

Latest comment: 9 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Note that ^[1] is the (unreferenced) source for "this bauble of ancient priestcraft". Snori (talk) 21:29, 11 October 2016 (UTC)Reply

References

↑ Rogers, Mark (April 18, 2014). The Esoteric Codex: Magic Objects I.

Adder stone or Hagstone?

Latest comment: 1 month ago2 comments1 person in discussion

It seems that hagstone is much more commonly used than adder stone in sources. N-grams also shows that hagstone is the common name. Adderstone was popular in the early 1800s, Hagstone is currently the common name, Adder stone as two words is not in use. Netherzone (talk) 18:21, 16 March 2026 (UTC)Reply

Restarting this discussion to generate discussion. Hag stone is the common name for these stones with a naturally formed hole. I propose that the article is moved to Hag stone. Adder stone was in use during the 19th century, however in the 20th and 21st century they are known much more commonly as Hag stones. See ngram chart of common-name use. Courtesy ping to Belbury, as they have been an active editor. Netherzone (talk) 22:40, 27 August 2026 (UTC)Reply
Common name: Hag stone or adder stone

[1] Rogers, Mark (April 18, 2014). The Esoteric Codex: Magic Objects I.

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Would benefit from some geological / scientific information too?

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Adder stone or Hagstone?