Greek Fire

As far as I can see, no one knows for sure what it is made out of. The ingredients were a secret handed from one generation to the next.

Some believe it to be made from sulphur, naphtha and quicklime.

perhaps, this article would be best suited for your needs?

http://www.answers.com/greek%20fire

Say, weren't you asking about igniting magnesium strips awhile back? This could be a pattern.

This guy has definite pyrotechnic proclivities.

The operative element in Greek Fire was gasoline, but I am disinclined to provide more information at this point.

Well ehh, the thing about magnesium strips, that's part of my plans to spend my summer in a more productive (and destructive) way. The greek fire, on the other hand, is just a curiosity. I guess the main question I have is: Is it possible to figure out what greek fire is really made out of. I know quite a few things work just like greek fire, but is there a minute difference somewhere? How would you know if your guess is right or not if it works similarirly to Greek Fire?