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

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: "e;Crystallography"e;, "e;Physical Properties"e;, "e;Specific Gravity"e;, "e;Light"e;, "e;Measurement of Refractive Index"e;, "e;Colour in Gem Distinction"e;, "e;The Microscope"e;, "e;The Gem Species"e;, "e;Synthetic Gems"e;, "e;Imitation Gems"e;, "e;Composite Stones and Artificially Induced Colour"e;, etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.