Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t7.25
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t7.25
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Buddhabhaṭṭa made it clear (RP, 248; MM, 444) that though many-hued, quartz is not as valuable as other gems (usually harder), unless ‘it is refined by a skilful lapidary, when it turns out as a good gem’.
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- Ratnaparīkṣā of Ṭhakkura Pheru — Ṭhakkura Pheru, Apabhraṃśa