Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
by John Mastin
About this book
This is a good basic introduction to gemstones and their analysis. Admittedly a lot of the scientific tests have been superseded, but the basic properties never change. The first part of the book concentrates on physical properties of most common gems, then outlines the cutting process and ends with several chapters on each of the gemstone families. A useful little book if you are interested in gems. - Summary by Kevin Green
Chapters (15)
1Chapter 1: Introductory
2Chapter 2: The Origin of Precious Stones
3Chapter 3: Physical Properties. A - Crystalline Structure
4Chapter 4: Physical Properties. B - Cleavage
5Chapter 5: Physical Properties. C - Light
6Chapter 6: Physical Properties. D - Colour
7Chapter 7: Physical Properties. E - Hardness
8Chapter 8: Physical Properties. F - Specific Gravity
9Chapter 9: Physical Properties. G - Heat
10Chapter 10: Physical Properties. H - Magnetic and Electric Influences
11Chapter 11: The Cutting of Precious Stones
12Chapter 12: Imitations, and some of the Tests, of Precious Stones
13Chapter 13: Various Precious Stones
14Chapter 14: Various Precious Stones, continued
15Chapter 15: Various Precious Stones, continued
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