Gemstones of the world, Walter Schumann ; [translated by Daniel Shea and Nicole Shea]
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Gemstones of the world, Walter Schumann ; [translated by Daniel Shea and Nicole Shea]
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-295) and index
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illustrations
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index present
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non fiction
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Gemstones of the world
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bibliography
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466379696
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Walter Schumann ; [translated by Daniel Shea and Nicole Shea]
Summary
Covers everything from the romance and history of more than 1,800 gemstones to their geographic locations; scientific, physical and color properties; and the way they are formed, structured, mined and much more
Table of contents
Introduction. Gemstones and their influence ; Terminology ; The nomenclature of gemstones -- Origin and stricture of gemstones. Crystal systems -- Properties of gemstones. Hardness ; Cleavage and fracture ; Density and specific gravity ; Weights used in the gem trade ; Optical properties ; Inclusions -- Deposits and production of gemstones. Types of deposits ; Mining methods -- Cutting and polishing of gems. Engraving on stones ; Cutting and polishing agate ; Cutting and polishing colored stones, cabochon cutting ; Faceting ; Ball cutting ; Cylinder cutting ; Drilling gemstones ; Cutting and polishing diamond ; Types and forms of cut -- Classifications of gemstones -- Value of gemstones -- Description of gemstones -- Best-known gemstones. Diamond ; Corundum species ; Beryl species ; Chrysoberyl ; Spinel ; Topaz ; Garnet group ; Zircon ; Tourmaline group ; Spodumene species ; Quartz ; Opal species ; Jade ; Peridot ; Zoisite species ; Hematite ; Pyrite ; Feldspar group ; Rhodochrosite ; Rhodonite ; Turquoise ; Lapis Lazuli ; Sodalite ; Azurite ; Malachite -- Lesser-known gemstones -- Gemstones for collectors -- Rocks as gemstones -- Organic gemstones -- Imitation and synthetic gemstones -- New on the market -- Symbolic and beneficial gemstones
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