Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c45.s4.13
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c45.s4.13
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v2.c45.s4.13
Mṛddāraśṛṅga was probably litharge or lead monoxide from which lead could be extracted. It ‘came from Gurjara province near the Arbuda mountains, coloured yellow with lamellae yielding lead and used as a hair-tonic’