Download or read book Garnet Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins Structure and Properties of Garnet written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 65 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.

Download or read book Ruby Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins Structure and Properties of the Ruby written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 62 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, "Ruby Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of rubies 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.

Download or read book Emerald Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins Structure Properties and Uses of Emeralds written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 74 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, "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.

Download or read book Zircon Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins Structure and Properties of Zircon written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 57 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, "Zircon Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of zircon 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.

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 Topaz Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins Structure and Properties of Topaz written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 51 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, "Topaz Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of the topaz 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.

Download or read book Amethyst Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins Structure and Properties of Quartz written by Various Authors and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 34 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, "Amethyst Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of amethysts 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.

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.

Download or read book Tourmaline Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins Structure and Properties of Tourmaline written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-07 with total page 39 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, "Tourmaline Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of tourmaline 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.

Download or read book A Guide to Birthstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Gemstones Linked to Astrology written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Garnet written by Hanna Schweitzer and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The garnet group includes a group of minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the metamorphic history and composition of garnet. Topics discussed include rare-earth garnets and their role in modern electronics; the characterization of garnet and its use in tracing the metamorphic evolution of three selected calc-silicate and skarn deposits; phonoton spectroscopy of yttrium-rare earth-aluminum garnet solid solutions (YAG:Re); the use of garnet as a mineral exploration tool; vibrational spectroscopy of natural garnet and photonic solids and their connection to garnets

Download or read book Garnet written by Hanna Schweitzer and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The garnet group includes a group of minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the metamorphic history and composition of garnet. Topics discussed include rare-earth garnets and their role in modern electronics; the characterisation of garnet and its use in tracing the metamorphic evolution of three selected calc-silicate and skarn deposits; phonoton spectroscopy of yttrium-rare earth-aluminium garnet solid solutions (YAG:Re); the use of garnet as a mineral exploration tool; vibrational spectroscopy of natural garnet and photonic solids and their connection to garnets

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 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Faceted Gems A Historical Article on the Methods and Equipment Used in Lapidary written by Richard M. Pearl and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 95 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, "Faceted Gems" contains information on the methods and equipment used in lapidary. Intended to illustrate the main features of faceted gems 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.

Download or read book The Classification Identification and Characteristics of Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on Precious and Semi Precious Stones written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 139 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, "The Classification, Identification and Characteristics of Gemstones" contains information on gemstone varieties, their properties and much more. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of gemstone classification 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.

Download or read book Garnet written by Vladyslav Y. Yavorskyy and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: