GEMS - Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification

Description: This auction is for a used hardback book - illustrated - Third Edition: GEMS Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification ROBERT WEBSTER, F.G.A. Third Edition ARCHON BOOKS Precious Stones Jewelry FIRST EDITION 1962 SECOND EDITION 1970 REVISED IMPRESSION 1972 THIRD EDITION 1975 REPRINTED 1977, 1978 © Butterworth & Co (Publishers) Ltd. 1975 938 pages CONTENTS: Foreword List of Colour plates Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Introduction The Origin and Recovery of Gemstones Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Emerald, Aquamarine and Other Beryls Chrysoberyl and Spinel Topaz and Tourmaline Zircon, Peridot and Spodumene The Garnets Moonstone and Other Feldspar Gemstones Gems of the Silica Group including Amethyst, Agate and Opal Turquoise and Lapis-Lazuli The Jades Marcasite and Hematite The Natural Glasses Marble Lesser Known Ornamental and Gem Materials Synthetic Gemstones Imitation Gemstones Composite and Artificially Coloured Stones The Fashioning of Gemstones Pearl - its Cultivation and Imitations Coral, Shell and Operculum Amber and Jet Ivory and Tortoise-shell How Gemstones are Identified Crystals Hardness, Cleavage and Fracture Specific Gravity Light and Optical Effects Colour in Gemstones The Measurement of Refractive Index Colour in Gem-testing The Microscope Inclusions in Gemstones Luminescence X-rays in Gem-testing Electrical and Magnetic Phenomena of Gemstones Chemistry and Gemstones Identification Tables Appendices Indexes Name written on first page Scuffs, rubs and dents to covers and edges Slight forward slant to spine Light soiling present Book weighs 5 pounds 1.2 ounces - prior to packaging Please email with any questions prior to bidding. This auction is sold as is. BUYER PAYS SHIPPING using US Postal Service. I will combine and discount shipping for multiple purchases whenever possible. ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying.

Price: 14.09 USD

Location: Shawmut, Montana

End Time: 2024-11-18T14:52:41.000Z

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