History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c29.s1.9

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Diamond is to be smeared seven times in the blood of the bug and dried in the sun, and then to be placed in an iron pot and filled with the juice of *Cassia sophera*, and heated seven times. The diamond is sure to be reduced to ashes This process has been described by the sage, Brahmajyoti. 41-42