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History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s4.t2.6

History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s4.t2.6

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v1.c18.s4.t2.6

These metals are claimed to be *akṣaya* in preceding order if subjected to heating i.e. lead is lost highest on heating, while there is no loss in Gold on heating. In *Loha* varieties *Kānta Loha* is also found mentioned in this text.