Author: John Mastin
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484107457
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Excerpt from The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones What constitutes a precious stone is the question which, at the onset, rises in the mind, and this question, simple as it seems, is one by no means easy to answer, since what may be considered precious at one time, may cease to be so at another. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones (Classic Reprint)
Author: John Mastin
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484107457
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Excerpt from The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones What constitutes a precious stone is the question which, at the onset, rises in the mind, and this question, simple as it seems, is one by no means easy to answer, since what may be considered precious at one time, may cease to be so at another. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484107457
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Excerpt from The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones What constitutes a precious stone is the question which, at the onset, rises in the mind, and this question, simple as it seems, is one by no means easy to answer, since what may be considered precious at one time, may cease to be so at another. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
Author: John Mastin
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones" by John Mastin. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones" by John Mastin. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
Author: John Mastin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781554850747
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781554850747
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Author: George Frederick Kunz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones (Esprios Classics)
Author: John Mastin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781034143628
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
"What constitutes a precious stone is the question which, at the onset, rises in the mind, and this question, simple as it seems, is one by no means easy to answer, since what may be considered precious at one time, may cease to be so at another. There are, however, certain minerals which possess distinctive features in their qualities of hardness, colour, transparency, refractability or double refractability to light-beams, which qualities place them in an entirely different class to the minerals of a metallic nature. These particular and non-metallic minerals, therefore, because of their comparative rarity, rise pre-eminently above other minerals, and become actually "precious.""
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781034143628
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
"What constitutes a precious stone is the question which, at the onset, rises in the mind, and this question, simple as it seems, is one by no means easy to answer, since what may be considered precious at one time, may cease to be so at another. There are, however, certain minerals which possess distinctive features in their qualities of hardness, colour, transparency, refractability or double refractability to light-beams, which qualities place them in an entirely different class to the minerals of a metallic nature. These particular and non-metallic minerals, therefore, because of their comparative rarity, rise pre-eminently above other minerals, and become actually "precious.""
A Book of Precious Stones
Author: Julius Wodiska
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Firefly Guide to Gems
Author: Cally Oldershaw
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552978146
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552978146
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.
The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
Author: John Mastin
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781507718575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
"[...]contrary be wholly, or almost wholly, composed of upper-earth-crust materials, carried deep down by water, and subjected to the action of the same time and pressure; the simpler the compound, the more perfect and important the result, as seen in the diamond, the ruby, and the like. CHAPTER III. [...]."
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781507718575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
"[...]contrary be wholly, or almost wholly, composed of upper-earth-crust materials, carried deep down by water, and subjected to the action of the same time and pressure; the simpler the compound, the more perfect and important the result, as seen in the diamond, the ruby, and the like. CHAPTER III. [...]."
Gemology
Author: Cornelius S. Hurlbut
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A concise, systematic, yet comprehensive ``textbook'' treatment of the science. Examines origin, chemistry, crystallography, physical properties, and optical properties of gemstones, and discusses methods and instruments used to determine these properties. Highlights recent advances and important contributions; explores new methods of study and determination, crystal structures, causes of color, new gem minerals, new methods of gem synthesis, manufactured gems, chemical compounds used as substitutes, and imitations and simulations. Includes 12 full color plates, 350 halftones and line drawings, and a Gem Index that lists commonly sought characteristics along with page number references.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A concise, systematic, yet comprehensive ``textbook'' treatment of the science. Examines origin, chemistry, crystallography, physical properties, and optical properties of gemstones, and discusses methods and instruments used to determine these properties. Highlights recent advances and important contributions; explores new methods of study and determination, crystal structures, causes of color, new gem minerals, new methods of gem synthesis, manufactured gems, chemical compounds used as substitutes, and imitations and simulations. Includes 12 full color plates, 350 halftones and line drawings, and a Gem Index that lists commonly sought characteristics along with page number references.