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Precious and Semi-Precious Stones

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This vintage book comprises a comprehensive treatise on precious and semi-precious stones, with information on special properties, cutting, tools, and much more. Although old, this handbook contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of utility to the modern enthusiast. It would make for an ideal addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: "Real, Synthetic, and Imitation Stones", "Some Physical Properties of Gem Stones", "The Cutting of Stones, Artificial Staining, Weights and Prices", "Diamond", "Ruby and Sapphire", "Emerald", "Opal", "Pearl", "Topaz and Spinel", "Garnet and Tourmaline", etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.


Product details

Authors Michael Weinstein
Publisher Garnsey Press
 
Content Book
Product form Paperback / Softback
Publication date 09.06.2011
Subject Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues
Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works
 
EAN 9781447416562
ISBN 978-1-4474-1656-2
Pages 292
Dimensions (packing) 14 x 21.6 x 1.7 cm
Weight (packing) 415 g
 

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