Semi-Precious Stones - A Historical Article on Agate, Amber, Amethyst and Many Other Varieties of Gemstones
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Semi-Precious Stones - A Historical Article on Agate, Amber, Amethyst and Many Other Varieties of Gemstones

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Semi-Precious Stones - A Historical Article on Agate, Amber, Amethyst and Many Other Varieties of Gemstones

About this book

A classic historical essay that offers a concise yet engaging overview of a wide range of semi-precious gemstones, including agate, amber and amethyst.

Written from an early gemological perspective, the article explores their distinguishing characteristics, origins and uses, providing readers with insight into how these stones were understood and classified in the past. Ideal for those interested in the history of gemology or traditional mineral studies, it serves as a focused snapshot of gemstone knowledge from an earlier era.

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Information

Publisher
Pringle Press
Year
2014
Print ISBN
9781447420484
eBook ISBN
9781473394360
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Fashion Design

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Introduction to Gemmology
  5. Contents
  6. Semi-Precious Stones
  7. The Agate
  8. Amazonite
  9. Amber
  10. Amethyst
  11. Andalusite
  12. Aquamarine, or Beryl
  13. Avanturine
  14. Bloodstone
  15. Carnelian
  16. Chrysoberyl
  17. Chrysoprase
  18. Crocidolite
  19. Euclase
  20. The Garnet, Carbuncle, and Cinnamon Stone
  21. Hæmatite
  22. Hiddenite
  23. Iolite
  24. Jade
  25. Jasper
  26. Labradorite
  27. Lapis-Lazuli
  28. Malachite
  29. Moonstone, Selenite, and Sunstone
  30. Moroxite
  31. Obsidian
  32. Oriental Onyx
  33. Peridot or Chrysolite
  34. Phenakite
  35. Quartz Cat’s Eye
  36. Rhodonite
  37. Rock Crystal
  38. Sphene
  39. Spodumene
  40. Topaz
  41. Tourmaline
  42. Zircon or Jargoon
  43. A CLASSIFICATION OF PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, under seven separate heads, according to their CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

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