Ratnani (Prescuous Stones/Gems)

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Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature [by Sulekha Biswas]

The latter references (RS 20) mentioned that the gem could be mecaka or dark blue. Pheru wrote in Rayanaparikkha about the gems from Persia imported to India in the 13 th/14 th century . D. : These were spinel (1 a1), camelian (akik) and turquoise (peruji or peroja). He wrote that blue and clear parasika ratnani (Rayanaparikkha 103) ....

Read full contents: 4.11. Two Softer Blue Gems of the Ancient World

Archaeology and the Mahabharata (Study) [by Gouri Lad]

This had a very important bearing on the introduction of new gems, for Cylone, true to its name Ratnadvipa , the island of jewels, was the home of many a gems and precious stones. A breif account of each gem and its probable source in ancient times will show that it was to the South and to Cylone that the rest of India looked for imports of gems and stones. Beryl (Vaidurya) came from (1) Sinhaladvipa (Cylone) (II. 48. 30), and (11) Mt....

Read full contents: Chapter 7 - Ornaments and Raw Materials (as reflected in the Mahabharata)

Manasara (English translation) [by Prasanna Kumar Acharya]

The stones which are either black or blue all over should be preferred; stones of other colours should be avoided, 274. The stone which is as if wrought with gold lines should be preferred. 275. The stone should be selected after such examinations. 276. The altar should be constructed with stone of such characteristic features. 277-278....

Read full contents: Chapter 52 - The phalli/phallus (linga)

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