Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c44.s6.t2.16
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c44.s6.t2.16
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v2.c44.s6.t2.16
Processes were described for extraction of copper from *mākṣika* (copper bearing pyrite), and of zinc from calamine involving distillation through *vakranāla* or bent tube. *Vartaloha* was mentioned as an alloy: *vartādyāḥ syustu kṛtrimāḥ*.