Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Liquefication of Gems
This page describes Liquefication of Gems which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 85 in the book Rasachandamshu (Rasaratna Sangraha) translated into English by M. S. Krishnamurthy. This 19th century book deals with Ayurvedic therapeutics and alchemical processes, belonging the branch of science known as Rasashastra (medicinal alchemy). This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Liquefication of Gems” according to 148 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
In testing a Padmaraga, which excels in lustre and brilliancy all other members of its own family, but which bears a weight unequal to the specific weight of a gem of its own class and size, the wise should give their verdict, as regards genuineness, to the one of greater weight of the two gems compared. In a case of doubtful and bewildering testimonies, the gem should be subjected to the test of a testing stone, or examined by scratching it with a gem of the same species....
Read full contents: Chapter LXX - Tests of Ruby
Brihat Samhita [by N. Chidambaram Iyer]
Vaidurya (the cat’s eye gem) is of the colour of the tail of the peacock, the leaves of the bamboo or the wing of the king-fisher. It is to be valued in the same way as sapphires. Karketana gems are bright, glossy, pure, yellow and heavy. The usual test of its superiority is to cover the stone with gold leaf and put it in fire. The gem will become black but will not lose its gloss. The whole Earth might be given for this gem. Crystal gems are while like the stem of the lotus or the conch-shell....
Read full contents: Chapter 83 - On Emeralds (marakata-lakshana)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
The rest of the gems may be purified and incinerated in the same way as diamond. Desirability of avoiding defective gems. (a) One who uses a defective gem is subjected to such calamities as loss of friends and wealth, imprisonment, etc. (b) Exactly as a man of noble birth is ruined by coming in contact with a man of low birth and vulgar taste, the good effects produced by a genuine gem are nullified by the contact of bad gems. General Properties of all the gems....
Read full contents: Introduction to Gems (ratna)
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