History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c36.s5.37
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c36.s5.37
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Pure orpiment is to be rubbed with this oil for 20 days, and the former is *killed* thereby and losses its volatility. The eight metals in the molten state being treated with this prepared orpiment acquire the power of transmutation. When the above oil is thrown into molten copper, it is turned into gold of beautiful lustre Tin and bell-metal similarly treated are turned into silver ; and copper, iron, brass and silver similarly turn into gold. 19-24