The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones

Author: John MASTIN

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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 Admittedly a lot of the scientific tests have been superseded, but the basic properties never change.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

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PrefaceChapter 1: IntroductoryChapter 2: The Origin of Precious StonesChapter 3: Physical Properties. A - Crystalline StructureChapter 4: Physical Properties. B - CleavageChapter 5: Physical Properties. C - LightChapter 6: Physical Properties. D - ColourChapter 7: Physical Properties. E - HardnessChapter 8: Physical Properties. F - Specific GravityChapter 9: Physical Properties. G - HeatChapter 10: Physical Properties. H - Magnetic and Electric InfluencesChapter 11: The Cutting of Precious StonesChapter 12: Imitations, and some of the Tests, of Precious StonesChapter 13: Various Precious StonesChapter 14: Various Precious Stones, continuedChapter 15: Various Precious Stones, continued

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