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Download or read book Garnet written by John Dennis Rouse and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1986 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rouse explores the many species of gem garnets from the historical point of view. In the historical data brought out in the text, very modern methods of gem evaluation and detection techniques are discovered in use as long ago as Roman times. The main objective of the book is to present a comprehensive picture of garnets in ancient and modern times.
Book Synopsis Garnet Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Garnet by : Various Authors
Download or read book Garnet Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Garnet written by Various Authors and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis A Book of Precious Stones by : Julius Wodiska
Download or read book A Book of Precious Stones written by Julius Wodiska and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Garnets (gem Stones) by : Irene Aitkens
Download or read book Garnets (gem Stones) written by Irene Aitkens and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Gems and Gemstones by : Lance Grande
Download or read book Gems and Gemstones written by Lance Grande and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.
Download or read book Garnets written by Amy Hayes and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A garnet’s deep red color can easily be mistaken for a ruby by the untrained eye. However, garnets’ color ranges from colorless to black to red and even green! They’ve been precious gems for many thousands of years, commonly found in metamorphic rocks. This volume introduces readers to the creation, structure, and properties of garnets. Dazzling photographs highlight the valuable gem as important geology topics are explained in an age-appropriate, understandable way. Fun fact boxes offer readers surprising bits of knowledge, such as garnets’ use in sandpaper, and a graphic organizer allows readers to process this information in another way.
Download or read book Gemstones written by Karen Hurrell and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating work provides a truly stunning visual guide to the beautiful world of gemstones. It brings together a wealth of information in clearly worded text accompanied by a dazzling collection of color photographs showing gems in their natural and cut states. From subjects as diverse as identifying and collecting minerals and advanced testing, to ethical sourcing of gems, every aspect of gemstones is covered, and is presented with a wealth of research in easy-to-understand sections, making it a must-have reference work for anyone who wants to delve into the exciting world of gems.
Book Synopsis Gemstones of the World by : Walter Schumann
Download or read book Gemstones of the World written by Walter Schumann and published by N. A. G. Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration, this text provides a description of the particular stone, including details of the properties and chemical composition which makes the stone unique. It also gives information on location of major deposits, and alternative names.
Book Synopsis The Healing Power of Gemstones by : Harish Johari
Download or read book The Healing Power of Gemstones written by Harish Johari and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author describes how to use the power of gemstones, using ancient Hindu disciplines, to heal and increase a sense of well-being.
Book Synopsis The Great Carbuncle by : Nathaniel Hawthorne
Download or read book The Great Carbuncle written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Great Carbuncle" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne published in 1835. The Great Carbuncle points out that earthly possessions are not necessary for success and that people should be satisfied with what they have instead of wanting things that are not essential in life.
Book Synopsis A Text-book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-loving Public by : Frank Bertram Wade
Download or read book A Text-book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-loving Public written by Frank Bertram Wade and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Colored Gemstones by : Antoinette Leonard Matlins
Download or read book Colored Gemstones written by Antoinette Leonard Matlins and published by Gemstone Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchasing coloured gemstones can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make buying gemstones confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts, and new ways to buy gems -- such as internet auctions and TV shopping -- there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect coloured gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, Antoinette Matlins, an internationally respected expert on buying gems, puts her insider knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, the guide offers in depth all the information you need in order to know what to look for and what to look out for, including: what qualifies as a 'gemstone'?; how to evaluate colour -- and its impact on price; deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem; coloured gemstone synthesis and treatment; what to ask when buying the stone; what to get in writing; how to get what you want within your budget; price guides for popular gems, opals, and synthetic stones; And much, much more!
Book Synopsis The Natural History of Gems Or Decorative Stones by : Charles William King
Download or read book The Natural History of Gems Or Decorative Stones written by Charles William King and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Gemstones of the World by : Walter Schumann
Download or read book Gemstones of the World written by Walter Schumann and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gemstones of the World" is an essential resource for every hobbyist, jeweler, or jewelry maker. More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in its rough, natural, polished, and cut renditions.
Book Synopsis Gem Stones of the United States by : Dorothy McKenney Schlegel
Download or read book Gem Stones of the United States written by Dorothy McKenney Schlegel and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Natal Stones by : George Frederick Kunz
Download or read book Natal Stones written by George Frederick Kunz and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gemstones written by Robin Hansen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: London: Natural History Museum, 2022, as: The Natural History Museum book of gemstones: a concise reference guide.
