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Maʿdin
(33,280 words)
(a.), "mine, ore, mineral, metal". In modern Arabic, the word
mand̲j̲am denotes "mine", while
muʿaddin means "miner" and
d̲j̲amād is a mineral. In the vast Islamic empire, minerals played an important part. There was a great need for gold, silver and copper for the minting of coins and other uses. Iron ore was indispensable for the manufacture ¶ of iron and steel for arms and implements. Other minerals such as mercury, salt and alum, as well as pearls and precious stones, were necessary for everyday life. The empire was richly endowed with the various…
