Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t12.21
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t12.21
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v2.c43.s3.t12.21
That which resembles javā or China-rose or vermilion and is very hard, belongs to the kṣatriya family. Pale coloured and poor lustre samples belong to the two lower castes (MM, 341-344). Roughness and the quality of being discoloured or disfigured with lines and spots etc. rendered coral as unacceptable (MM, 346-347).