The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones


Gelesen von Kevin Green

(4.4 stars; 6 reviews)

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 Admittedly a lot of the scientific tests have been superseded, but the basic properties never change.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 (2 hr 58 min)

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Preface 1:23 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 1: Introductory 8:25 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 2: The Origin of Precious Stones 10:08 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 3: Physical Properties. A - Crystalline Structure 9:11 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 4: Physical Properties. B - Cleavage 11:06 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 5: Physical Properties. C - Light 9:37 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 6: Physical Properties. D - Colour 10:37 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 7: Physical Properties. E - Hardness 10:15 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 8: Physical Properties. F - Specific Gravity 13:24 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 9: Physical Properties. G - Heat 7:44 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 10: Physical Properties. H - Magnetic and Electric Influences 8:06 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 11: The Cutting of Precious Stones 12:21 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 12: Imitations, and some of the Tests, of Precious Stones 21:04 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 13: Various Precious Stones 13:01 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 14: Various Precious Stones, continued 16:39 Gelesen von Kevin Green
Chapter 15: Various Precious Stones, continued 15:08 Gelesen von Kevin Green

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