Beryl Gemstonesis a curated compilation of historical writings on the mineral beryl and its many gem varieties, drawn from sources dating back to the early 1900s.
Selected for their relevance and interest to modern readers, the articles explore the origins, physical properties and distinct types of beryl, including its crystallographic and gemological characteristics.
Contents include:
- Gem Testing by B. W. Anderson
- Gems and Jewellery Today: An Account of the Romance and Value of Gems, Jewellery, Watches and Silverware by Marcus Baerwald
- Precious and Semi-Precious Stones by Michael Weinstein
- Questions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen Gough
- The Story of the Gems by Herbert P. Whitlock
- A Manual of Geometrical Crystallography by G. Montague Butler
- History of the Gems Found in North Carolina by George Frederick Kunz
- Gems, Jeweller's Materials and Ornamental Stones in California by Lewis E. Aubury
- The Natural History of Precious Stones and Antique Gems by Hodder M. Westropp
- Gem Stones and Their Distinctive Characters by G. F. Herbert Smith
- Gems and Gem Materials by Edward Henry Kraus
- Gemstones by G. F. Herbert
- Scottish Gem Stones by W. J. McCallien
By preserving original texts and artwork, the volume provides a comprehensive, historical perspective on beryl's features, classification, and significance within the broader field of gemology and mineral science.