History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.61
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.61
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c15.61
In a chapter on the examination of gems that are to be admitted into the treasury we find in Kautilya a description of the several varieties of pearls and other gems viz, diamond, coral, sapphire, ruby, emerald, opal, etc. The methods for examining the quality of these precious stones have also been given. (75, 76, 77)