Arthashastra

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स्थिरः परुषो विषम वर्णश् च अप्रतिरागी क्रय हितः ॥

That which is hard, durable, and of uneven colour and not reflecting light, is good for purchasers (krayahitah).

english translation

sthiraH paruSo viSama varNaz ca apratirAgI kraya hitaH ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript