Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t13.12
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t13.12
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v2.c43.s3.t13.12
It is a common misconception that pearls are produced only by the pearl oysters and the other seven types are imaginary. In this regard, Sarma (1984: 54-56) has put the record straight. The cloud pearl is of course mythical, but other kinds are not fictitious though rare.