Zircon: 1 definition
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Zircon means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: History of Science in South Asia: Making Gems in Indian Alchemical LiteratureZircons or Garnets (in Sanskrit: Marakata) were commonly manufactured in ancient India, using alchemical formulas, as explained according to the Vādakhaṇḍa section of the Rasaratnākara (lit. “jewel mine of mercury”): a 13th century alchemical work in Sanskrit written by Nityanātha.—Verses 1-40 of chapter 19 continues with a series of formulations for creating gems, such as Garnets or Zircons (gomeda). These formulations stand on their own and do not seem to be integrated into a larger alchemical programme of making mercurial elixirs.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Full-text: Gomedaka, Akika, Garnet, Pishamgashma, Gomeda, Navaratna.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Zircon; (plurals include: Zircons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Experimental study of sushrutokta jalaprasadana vidhi with special reference to gomeda < [Volume 3, issue 4 (2015)]
Therapeutic review on panduharadravyas (drugs for anaemia) from nighantus < [Volume 4, issue 2 (2016)]
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
Appendix A - Scientific information on the Minerals used
4.6. Description of Zircon, Garnet and Tourmaline < [Chapter 7 - A millennium of Ratnashastra (gemmology) literature in India]
Appendix E - Technical words in the post-Christian era Indian literature
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
"Literature Review: Nine Gemstones in Siddha Medicine" < [2020: Volume 9, February issue 2]
Protection of eastern ghats from land degradation < [2015: Volume 4, September issue 9]
Heavy metals in Riyadh rock samples analyzed by ICP-MS. < [2020: Volume 9, February issue 2]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 2 - Testing of genuine Zircon < [Chapter XVIII - Gems (6): Gomeda (zercon)]
Role of gems in indian medicine < [Volume 10 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1991]
Gems and their medicinal values < [Volume 9 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1989]
Review of Mineral Identification in Ayurvedic Rasa Dravyasa < [Volume 11, Issue 2: March-April 2024]