What was Agricola's "De re metallica libri XII" primarily about?
Astronomy
Medicine
Theology
Mining and Metallurgy
Answer
De re metallica libri XII is a book written by Georgius Agricola. It is a comprehensive treatise on mining and metallurgy, and is considered to be one of the most important works on the subject. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of mining, the different types of mines, the methods of extracting metals from ores, and the uses of metals.
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