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

Robert Webster

ISBN 10: 1446522873 / ISBN 13: 9781446522875

Verlag: Read Books (UK), 2014

Beschreibung

pp. 296.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2697637472

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Practical Gemmology - A Study of the Identification of Gem-Stones, Pearls and Ornamental Minerals
• Verlag: Read Books (UK)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1446522873
• ISBN-13: 9781446522875
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

Here will be found a shortened but complete course in gemmology, following the traditional lines adopted in teaching students at Chelsea Polytechnic in preparation for the Gemmological Association Examinations. 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.

Reseña del editor

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.