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Electrum

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An alchemical symbol for electrum.

Electrum is an alloy of gold and silver that has been manufactured since ancient times. This symbol combines visual signs representing both of these metals; gold by the triangle-topped circle and silver by the crescent.

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Asymmetric, Closed shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has crossing lines.

Category: Alchemical Symbols.

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