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

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Rocks & Minerals, History
Cover of the book Practical Gemmology - A Study of the Identification of Gem-Stones, Pearls and Ornamental Minerals by Robert Webster, Read Books Ltd.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Webster ISBN: 9781447498841
Publisher: Read Books Ltd. Publication: April 18, 2013
Imprint: Mcintosh Press Language: English
Author: Robert Webster
ISBN: 9781447498841
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Publication: April 18, 2013
Imprint: Mcintosh Press
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Read Books Ltd.

Cover of the book The Arts Of Beauty; Or, Secrets Of A Lady's Toilet - With Hints To Gentlemen On The Art Of Fascinating by Robert Webster
Cover of the book What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, Soups, Pickles, Preserves, Etc. .. by Robert Webster
Cover of the book Big Game Shooting - European Big Game - Including: Black Bear Hunting In Russian Lapland, Bear Driving In Russia And Aurochs Hunting by Robert Webster
Cover of the book Short History Of St. Michael's Mount Cornwall by Robert Webster
Cover of the book The Reverberator (1888) by Robert Webster
Cover of the book Introducing Irony - A Book Of Poetic Short Stories And Poems by Robert Webster
Cover of the book Japan's Dream Of World Empire - The Tanaka Memorial by Robert Webster
Cover of the book It's a Piece of Cake or R.A.F. Slang Made Easy by Robert Webster
Cover of the book How to Make Special Purpose Hats - A Milliner's Guide to Veils, Sports Hats, Garden Hats, Breakfast Caps and Many Others by Robert Webster
Cover of the book Hawk of the Hills by Robert Webster
Cover of the book The Deluge - Vol. I. - An Historical Novel Of Poland, Sweden And Russia by Robert Webster
Cover of the book A Most Extraordinary Case (1868) by Robert Webster
Cover of the book Budgerigar Matings and Colour Expectations by Robert Webster
Cover of the book A Visit to Three Fronts by Robert Webster
Cover of the book The Game of Polo by Robert Webster
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy