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For how many centuries served Agricola's "De re Metallica" as the standard reference?
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For two centuries, Georgius Agricola's "De re Metallica" was the standard reference for all matters concerning mining, metallurgy, and metalworking. Agricola's book was published in 1556 and contained a wealth of information on the practical aspects of mining and metallurgy, as well as Theoretical principles underlying these arts.
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