Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c25.s6.6
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c25.s6.6
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v1.c25.s6.6
The sixth century AD texts such as *Bṛhat Saṃhitā* (AD 505), *Ratnaparīkṣā*, *Agastimata* etc. provide informations about diamond and other gems, and their occurrences in India. We would discuss these topics in chapter 7 of Vol. II. *Bṛhat Saṃhitā* (80.6) identified the sources and the nature of sample:
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- Bṛhatsaṃhitā — Varāhamihira, Sanskrit
- Ratnaparīkṣā of Ṭhakkura Pheru — Ṭhakkura Pheru, Apabhraṃśa