Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c45.s8.7

v2.c45.s8.7

*Bhrāmaka* type is weakly magnetic, causing movement of ferrous materials; *cumbaka* type ‘kisses’ or causes adherence; *karṣaka* attracts, and *drāvaka* is strongly magnetic. The fifth variety of *kāntaloha*, giving rise to hair-like structures is called *romaka* (5.90-91).