Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c39.s8.3
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c39.s8.3
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v2.c39.s8.3
Gems of organic origin such as ivory, conch-shell, pearl are not usually classified as minerals (which are by definition inorganic); these were used in the Vedic ages as *maṇi*, or gems.