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Mastic (Greek: Μαστίχα) is a resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). [1] It is also known as tears of Chios , [ 2 ] being traditionally produced on the island Chios , and, like other natural resins , is produced in "tears" or droplets.
Century Plyboard was founded in 1986 by Sajjan Bhajanka and Sanjay Agarwal in Kolkata. [8] [9] [10] Sajjan Bhajanka has been serving as its chairman since October 31, 2011.[8] [9] He serves as the Chairman of Star Ferro and Cement Limited, Century Plyboards Ltd. and Shyam Century Ferrous Limited. [11]
Pistacia lentiscus (also lentisk or mastic) is a dioecious evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Pistacia native to the Mediterranean Basin.It grows up to 4 m (13 ft) tall and is cultivated for its aromatic resin, mainly on the Greek island of Chios, around the Turkish town of Çeşme [2] [3] and northern parts of Iraq.
Gemmological Institute of India (GII), Mumbai: The institute was established in 1971, the GII is a centre for gemological, training services, Research and Development work. [19] Gem Testing Laboratory, Jaipur: This is a coloured gemstone centre in Jaipur. It grades and certifies all kinds of stones, its speciality is in coloured gemstones.
The Ancient Greeks chewed mastic gum, made from the resin of the mastic tree. [9] Mastic gum, like birch bark tar, has antiseptic properties and is believed to have been used to maintain oral health. [10] Both chicle and mastic are tree resins. Many other cultures have chewed gum-like substances made from plants, grasses, and resins.
Mastic asphalt, or asphalt, is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid Mastic cold porcelain , or salt ceramic, is a traditional salt-based modeling clay. Mastic, high-grade construction adhesive commonly used to bond ceiling, wall, and floor tiles, plywood panels, concrete, asphalt, leather and fabric.
The Gemological Institute of India (GII) is a non-profit school in Mumbai that conducts courses on gemmology. It was founded in April 1971 by the Gem and Jewellery Exporters' Association, Bombay. It was founded in April 1971 by the Gem and Jewellery Exporters' Association, Bombay.
Turkish delight, or lokum (//lɔ.kʊm//) is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar.Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are often flavored with rosewater, mastic gum, bergamot orange, or lemon.