Iron in Ancient India c7.s4.13

c7.s4.13

From the description of the different varieties of iron it is quite evident that *munda* really means 'cast-iron' as its different varieties easily melt, break when struck with a hammer and have black fracture. The six varieties of *tikshna* are evidently varieties of steel presenting a 'sharp edge,' 'breaking when bent' or 'breaking with difficulty.' The five varieties of *kānta* are not easy to