Gemstones In The Geological Museum

Author : Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain)
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Total Pages : 100 pages
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Download or read book Guide to the Collection of Gemstones in the Museum of Practical Geology written by Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain)
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Total Pages : 92 pages
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Download or read book A Guide to the Collection of Gemstones in the Geological Museum written by Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Museum Of Practical Geology
Publisher : H.M. Stationery Office
ISBN 13 : 9780118842013
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Download or read book Gemstones written by Museum Of Practical Geology and published by H.M. Stationery Office. This book was released on 1983 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : W. F. P. McLintock
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Download or read book Gemstones in the geological museum written by W. F. P. McLintock and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Eng Museum of Practical Geology (London
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781363236831
Total Pages : 100 pages
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Download or read book GT THE COLL OF GEMSTONES IN TH written by Eng Museum of Practical Geology (London and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William Francis Porter McLintock
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ISBN 13 : 9780118801164
Total Pages : 74 pages
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Download or read book A Guide to the Collection of Gemstones in the Geological Museum (Museum of Practical Geology) written by William Francis Porter McLintock and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 : 9781332350582
Total Pages : 102 pages
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Download or read book Guide Collection of Gemstones written by W. F. P. McLintock and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Guide Collection of Gemstones: Museum of Practical Geology The minerals in the Museum of Practical Geology are arranged for the most part according to their commercial applications and, in consequence, the ores, i.e., minerals used for the extraction of metals, are separated from the so-called non-metallic minerals or those which, in general, are not applied to such a purpose. This arrangement has, of course, no scientific basis and fails to bring out the relationships between the various species, but it possesses the advantage of showing in a compact and readily accessible way those minerals which concern commercial and mining men. The non-metallic minerals are arranged in cases, marked A - X. The term non-metallic is somewhat misleading, as nearly all the minerals to which it is applied contain a metal or metals. These, however, are usually the light metals, e.g., aluminium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, as distinguished from the heavy metals of commerce, such as copper, tin, silver, gold, lead, &c. Amongst the non-metallic minerals gemstones occupy an important place from the point of view of commercial and general interest. They have not been separated from the rest of the minerals of this class, and the visitor will find them distributed throughout the various divisions. The reason for this is that in the majority of cases gemstones show no natural relationships with one another, the only feature which unites them into a class being their suitability for purposes of adornment. This suitability depends mainly on beauty and durability, but all minerals possessing these qualifications would not be reckoned as gemstones by a dealer. Many stones possessing these qualities in a high degree have little or no value at the present time, for there is a wide distinction between a stone naturally fitted for the purposes of the jeweller, and one for which there is a demand. From the commercial point of view the really precious stones are diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, and, perhaps, opal and turquois. (The pearl, although probably the most valuable gem at the present time, is excluded, as it can hardly be termed a mineral.) The demand for the first four of these is fairly constant and the value is always high for good specimens. The fashion of the moment dictates the value of the other minerals which legitimately claim a place amongst gemstones. At one time it may be tourmaline, at another, chrysolite, at another, cat's-eye, or aquamarine, or topaz, or zircon, which is in vogue; the favoured gem consequently rises in value until some new whim relegates it to comparative obscurity. To such stones the term "semi-precious" is sometimes applied. The element of rarity plays, perhaps, the most important part in determining the value of a gemstone and outweighs, by what often seems a disproportionate amount, considerations of beauty and of durability. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : David P. Turner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111929987X
Total Pages : 292 pages
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Download or read book Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones written by David P. Turner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding gemstones in a geological context Gemstones are colorful treasures of the Earth that have captivated humans for thousands of years. The physical and chemical characteristics of each type of gem provide insights into the geological processes that created them. Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones is a textbook aimed at upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It presents the basic mineralogical and geological knowledge needed to understand gemstones and examines the characteristics and geological origins of different types of gemstone. Volume highlights include: Concepts in mineralogy Structure and chemical composition of minerals Geological processes that lead to the formation and movement of gemstones Equipment and tools used to examine gemstones and their physical properties The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Author : Lance Grande
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226305112
Total Pages : 387 pages
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Download or read book Gems and Gemstones written by Lance Grande and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.

Author : Anna S. Sofianides
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
ISBN 13 : 9780671687045
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Gems & Crystals from the American Museum of Natural History written by Anna S. Sofianides and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the properties, history, lore, and sources of gems.