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Touchstone 1

Definition: Lydian stone; basanite; so called because used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak which is left upon the stone when it is rubbed by the metal. See Basanite.

Touchstone 2

Definition: Any test or criterion by which the qualities of a thing are tried.

touchstone 3

Definition: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

 

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