Emerald Gemstones A Collection Of Historical Articles On The Origins Structure Properties And Uses Of Emeralds

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473394797

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Emerald Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure, Properties and Uses of Emeralds by Various Authors Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Emerald Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of emeralds it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473356467

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Tourmaline Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Tourmaline by Various Authors Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Tourmaline Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of tourmaline it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473394780

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Beryl Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Varieties, Origins and Properties of Beryl by Various Authors Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Beryl Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, varieties and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of beryl it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473356443

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Jade Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure, Properties and Uses of Jade by Various Authors Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Jade Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of jade it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473394827

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Zircon Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Zircon by Various Authors Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Zircon Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of zircon it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Various
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473394124

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Opal Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Opal by Various Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Opal Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of opal it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473394773

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Amethyst Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Quartz by Various Authors Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Amethyst Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of amethysts it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473394353

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Garnet Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Garnet by Various Authors Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Garnet Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of garnet it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473394803

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Ruby Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of the Ruby by Various Authors Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Ruby Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of rubies it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Irene Aitkens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1931
Category : Emeralds
ISBN : UOM:39015074127450

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Emeralds by Irene Aitkens Pdf

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473394544

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Chrysoberyl Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Chrysoberyl by Various Authors Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Chrysoberyl Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of chrysoberyl it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Fred Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1993-01
Category : Emeralds
ISBN : 0963372319

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Emeralds by Fred Ward Pdf

One of the first crystals used as gems, emeralds have a history that began in ancient Egypt. This all-color book tours the major mining areas in Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil, includes the major emerald specimens, and discusses buying and caring.

Author : Various
Publisher : McCutchen Press
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 1447420527

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Topaz Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Topaz by Various Pdf

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Topaz Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of the topaz it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Arthur Thomas
Publisher : New Holland Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Gems
ISBN : 1845376021

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Gemstones by Arthur Thomas Pdf

Gemstones is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of precious and semi-precious crystals.As well as the naturally occurring minerals that have long been prized as gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies, the book covers 'organic gems', including pearls, amber and coral, and synthetic gems and simulants, or imitations.An introductory section examines the appeal of gemstones, the history and the popularity of collecting, the basic rock types, principles of crystal formation and physical properties, while the main encyclopedic section provides information on the origins and makeup of around 180 major stones, their properties and qualities, as well as major world sources.The latter sections of the book cover the cutting and finishing processes, the ways in which stones can be enhanced or 'improved' and offers pointers on starting a collection and exploring the subject in greater depth.

Author : David P. Turner,Lee A. Groat
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119299851

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Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones by David P. Turner,Lee A. Groat Pdf

Understanding gemstones in a geological context Gemstones are colorful treasures of the Earth that have captivated humans for thousands of years. The physical and chemical characteristics of each type of gem provide insights into the geological processes that created them. Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones is a textbook aimed at upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It presents the basic mineralogical and geological knowledge needed to understand gemstones and examines the characteristics and geological origins of different types of gemstone. Volume highlights include: Concepts in mineralogy Structure and chemical composition of minerals Geological processes that lead to the formation and movement of gemstones Equipment and tools used to examine gemstones and their physical properties The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.