Artificial Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Production of Synthetic Gemstones


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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, "Artificial Gemstones" contains information on their identification, production and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of artificial gemstones 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.




Beryl Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Varieties, Origins and Properties of Beryl


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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.




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


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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.




A Guide to Birthstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Gemstones Linked to Astrology


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A comprehensive guide to the main varieties of birthstones, including their properties and structure. This volume features extracts from eight historical articles on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. This illustrative guide to birthstones is an ideal read for those who are interested in learning more about their spiritual connection to the natural world. Featured extracts taken from the following articles: - ‘Gems and Gem Materials’ Edward Henry Kraus - ‘The Natural History of Gems – Or, Decorative Stones’ C. W. King - ‘Diamonds and Precious Stones - Their History, Value and Distinguishing Characteristics’ Harry Emanuel - ‘A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems’ Hodder M Westropp - ‘Precious Stones and Gems - Their History, Sources and Characteristics’ Edwin W. Streeter - ‘Gem Testing’ B W Anderso - ‘A Hand-Book of Precious Stones’ M. D. Rothschild - ‘Gem Stones and Their Distinctive Characters’ G. F. Herbert Smith




The Michigan Alumnus


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In v.1-8 the final number consists of the Commencement annual.




Color Encyclopedia of Gemstones


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The Jewelers' Circular


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Gems Made by Man


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The Keystone


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