Practical Gemmology - A Study of the Identification of Gem-Stones, Pearls and Ornamental Minerals
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Practical Gemmology - A Study of the Identification of Gem-Stones, Pearls and Ornamental Minerals

  1. 296 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Practical Gemmology - A Study of the Identification of Gem-Stones, Pearls and Ornamental Minerals

About this book

This vintage book contains an interesting and practical study of the identification of gemstones, pearls, and ornamental minerals. A comprehensive and profusely-illustrated handbook for both novice and experienced practitioners, this volume is not to be missed by anyone with a keen interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: "Crystallography", "Physical Properties", "Specific Gravity", "Light", "Measurement of Refractive Index", "Colour in Gem Distinction", "The Microscope", "The Gem Species", "Synthetic Gems", "Imitation Gems", "Composite Stones and Artificially Induced Colour", etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.

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Yes, you can access Practical Gemmology - A Study of the Identification of Gem-Stones, Pearls and Ornamental Minerals by Robert Webster in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & World History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword
  6. Preface
  7. Introduction
  8. Crystallography
  9. Physical Properties
  10. Specific Gravity
  11. Light
  12. Measurement of Reflective Index
  13. Colour in Gem Distinction
  14. The Microscope
  15. The Gem Species
  16. Synthetic Gems
  17. Imitation Gems
  18. Composite Stones and Artificially Induced Colour
  19. Styles of Cutting
  20. Testing a Parcel of Stones
  21. The Pearl
  22. Coral, Amber, Jet
  23. Tortoiseshell, Ivory
  24. Unusual Gem-Stones
  25. Ornamental Minerals
  26. Index