[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1784 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1784 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1784 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1784](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1784) SŪRYA-KĀNTA. 'The sun-gem.' A crystal supposed to be formed of condensed rays of the sun, and though cool to the touch, to give out heat in the sun’s rays. There is a similar moon-stone. It is also called Dahanopala. See Chandra-kānta. - [Previous: c5.1783](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1783) - [Next: c5.1785](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1785) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1784](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1784) · Pramāṇa