Emerald Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure, Properties and Uses of Emeralds
| By: | Various |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781447420194 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781473394797 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Emerald Gemstones is a curated anthology of classic gemological and crystallographic writings dating back to the early 1900s, selected for their enduring relevance to modern readers.
This volume brings together informative historical material on emerald's physical properties, geological origins, crystal structure, and uses, drawing on original texts and illustrations to provide a grounded view of the gemstone within its scientific and historical context.
Contents include:
- A Handbook of Precious Stones by M. D. Rothschild
- Gem Testing by B. W. Anderson
- Gems and Jewellery Today: An Account of the Romance and Value Gems, Jewellery, Watches and Silverware by Marcus Baerwald
- Precious and Semi-Precious Stones by Michael Weinstein
- Questions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen Gough
- The Story of the Gems by Herbert P. Whitlock
- A Manual of Geometrical Crystallography by G. Montague Butler
Designed as an accessible reference, Emerald Gemstones provides a comprehensive overview of emeralds for those seeking general knowledge through historically significant articles.