Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
John Mastin
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Length 2 h 58 min
Chapters 15
First published 1911
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 Admittedly a lot of the scientific tests have been superseded, but the basic properties never change.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
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Kevin Green 1:23
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Chapter 2: The Origin of Precious Stones Read by Kevin Green 10:08
3
Chapter 3: Physical Properties. A - Crystalline Structure Read by Kevin Green 9:11
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Chapter 4: Physical Properties. B - Cleavage Read by Kevin Green 11:06
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Chapter 5: Physical Properties. C - Light Read by Kevin Green 9:37
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Chapter 6: Physical Properties. D - Colour Read by Kevin Green 10:37
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Chapter 7: Physical Properties. E - Hardness Read by Kevin Green 10:15
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Chapter 8: Physical Properties. F - Specific Gravity Read by Kevin Green 13:24
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Chapter 9: Physical Properties. G - Heat Read by Kevin Green 7:44
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Chapter 10: Physical Properties. H - Magnetic and Electric Influences Read by Kevin Green 8:06
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Chapter 11: The Cutting of Precious Stones Read by Kevin Green 12:21
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Chapter 12: Imitations, and some of the Tests, of Precious Stones Read by Kevin Green 21:04
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Chapter 13: Various Precious Stones Read by Kevin Green 13:01
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Chapter 14: Various Precious Stones, continued Read by Kevin Green 16:39
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Chapter 15: Various Precious Stones, continued Read by Kevin Green 15:08
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