History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c17.s3.t1.11
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c17.s3.t1.11
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Thus, the identity of vaidūrya with beryl is well- established. It was known to be quite different from cat’s eye. Kauṭilya listed beryl vaidūrya and cat’s eye mārjārakṣaka as distinctly separate gem (AS2.11.30 and 39).
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- Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit