Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c11.s2.7
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c11.s2.7
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v1.c11.s2.7
Tin, which occurs in the form of cassiterite in the Western Presidency as well as in Bihar and Orissa, has not been found as a separate metal at Mohenjo-Daro, but only as an alloy with copper, the two together forming bronze, in which the percentage of tin averages from 6 to 13 per cent. (MS-I, 30)