[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956) › c19.17 # History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c19.17 History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c19.17 - **Language:** English ### [c19.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c19.17) 13. First quicksilver is to be put on a fire in such a way that it does not ooze out Then, when one knowing as to how the paint is to be prepared from drugs (\*sman. gyi. rtsi\*) (applies it) in (proper) way, there is effected gold If it (quicksilver) does not remain on the fire it does not turn into gold. - [Previous: c19.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c19.16) - [Next: c19.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c19.18) - [Up: c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c19.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c19.17) · Pramāṇa