Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c14.s3.5
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c14.s3.5
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Amongst other varieties, lapis lazuli, agate, carnelian, jasper, opal, chrysoprase, onyx, cairngorm or smoky quartz, bloodstone, plasma, chalcedony, amethyst, crystal and amazonstone (microcline feldspar) are some of the varieties of gems and semi-gemstones used for bead making at Lothal. (Rao, 585)