History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c16.s3.1
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c16.s3.1
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Ingredients for glass in early days were river sand, crude natron or plant ashes and some colouring matter. Calcium carbonate was not added separately but particular sands were selected which contained lime. Such river sands are common in India.