Zircon Gemstones brings together a selection of historical gemological and crystallographic articles from the early 20th century and before, chosen for their enduring interest to modern readers.Carefully curated, this volume compiles original writings that explore the properties, geological origins and crystal structure of zircon, providing classic material on this mineral in the context of gemstone study.Contents include: Gem Testing by B. W. Anderson Gem Stones and Their Distinctive Characters by G. F. Herbert Smith Gems and Gem Materials by Edward Henry Kraus Gemstones by G. F. Herbert Popular Gemology by Richard M. Pearl Practical Gemmology: A Study of the Identification of Gemstones, Pearls, and Ornamental Minerals by Robert Webster Questions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen Gough Scottish Gem Stones by W. J. McCallien The Story of the Gems by Herbert P. Whitlock Crystallography: An Elementary Manual for the Laboratory by M. Edward Wadsworth With the original text and artwork preserved, the volume is intended as a comprehensive, approachable guide to understanding the main features of zircon and its significance within the field of gemology and earth sciences.
Zircon Gemstones brings together a selection of historical gemological and crystallographic articles from the early 20th century and before, chosen for their enduring interest to modern readers.Carefully curated, this volume compiles original writings that explore the properties, geological origins and crystal structure of zircon, providing classic material on this mineral in the context of gemstone study.Contents include: Gem Testing by B. W. Anderson Gem Stones and Their Distinctive Characters by G. F. Herbert Smith Gems and Gem Materials by Edward Henry Kraus Gemstones by G. F. Herbert Popular Gemology by Richard M. Pearl Practical Gemmology: A Study of the Identification of Gemstones, Pearls, and Ornamental Minerals by Robert Webster Questions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen Gough Scottish Gem Stones by W. J. McCallien The Story of the Gems by Herbert P. Whitlock Crystallography: An Elementary Manual for the Laboratory by M. Edward Wadsworth With the original text and artwork preserved, the volume is intended as a comprehensive, approachable guide to understanding the main features of zircon and its significance within the field of gemology and earth sciences.
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