[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D.](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902) › v1.c10.t7.18 # A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v1.c10.t7.18 A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v1.c10.t7.18 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c10.t7.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v1.c10.t7.18) “3. Odour. It is a peculiar quality, to be apprehended only by the organ of smell; and abides in earth alone, being its distinguishing quality. In water, odour is adscititious, being induced by union with earthy particles; as a clear crystal appears red by association with a hollyhock, or other flower of that hue. In air also it is adscititious: thus a breeze, which has blown over blossoms, musk, camphor, or other scented substances, wafts fragrant particles of the blossoms, etc. The flowers are not torn, nor the musk diminished; because the parts are replaced by a reproductive unseen virtue. However, camphor and other volatile substances do waste. - [Previous: v1.c10.t7.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v1.c10.t7.17) - [Next: v1.c10.t8.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v1.c10.t8.1) - [Up: v1.c10.t7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v1.c10.t7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v1.c10.t7.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1902.v1.c10.t7.18) · Pramāṇa