Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c14.s3.10
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c14.s3.10
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Among other semi-gemstones, the assorted group chrysoprase, plasma, crystal, amethyst, milky-quartz, amazon-stone, lapis, granite and chert are included. Most of them are poorly represented. A solitary bead of chrysoprase found at Lothal has a pleasing apple green hue and a waxy lustre. Plasma has a fine chlorophyll green colour with a sheeny lustre, and takes superb polish. Crystal is extremely rare and lapis-lazuli is also very rare at Lothal.