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History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s4.t4.26

History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s4.t4.26

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v1.c18.s4.t4.26

It is another important text of Indian Alchemy and therapeutics. It has been written in the later part of 12th century A.D. by Shri Yaśodhara bhaṭṭa. It contains 13th Chapters which are devoted to describe Mercury, its compounds, 9 metals, their types, properties and processing techniques, 20 minerals, Nine Gems, 103 metallic and mineral compounds and artificial preparation of Gems and Metals.