Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c42.s4.3

v2.c42.s4.3

The Sundara Kāṇḍa of this epic refers to vaidūrya or beryl (3.9), vajra (diamond), sphatika (quartz), muktā or pearl (3.10), indranīla, mahānīla or sapphire (9.16), vidruma or coral (9.17), etc. The metals mentioned are: ayasa (2.40.23), kālāyasa or iron (5.41.12), kāmsya, bell-metal or brass (3.29.20; 4.50.34), copper (4.23.20), lead and tin (1.37.20) etc.