Artificial Gemstones

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473394341
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artificial Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Production of Synthetic Gemstones written by Various Authors and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Artificial Gemstones" contains information on their identification, production and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of artificial gemstones it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Michael O'Donoghue
Publisher : Robert Hale
ISBN 13 : 9780719803314
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artificial Gemstones written by Michael O'Donoghue and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 2007-11-30 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is now in paperback for the first time.Artificial gemstones have been well established in the trade for some time, but now, following further refinements in their manufacture, gemmologists worldwide are facing increasing problems with identification.Today, gem-quality synthetic diamonds, once deemed impossible to produce, are becoming widely available, and, moreover, it is possible to create almost any major gemstone in whatever colour is desired. Then, too, the growth of diamonds by chemical vapour deposition is destined to present further problems. The synthetic products of the past, particularly of the 1960s, are still available, and are puzzling the newer generations of gemmologists who have not encountered them previously.In "Artificial Gemstones", Michael O'Donoghue provides the definitive guide to the various manmade substitutes thus enabling anyone handling gems to identify them accurately. Starting with the theory of synthetic gem manufacture and an explanation of the production methods used for growing and/or improving crystals - with their ornamental application - the book moves on to list and identify the materials themselves. Some of these have natural counterparts; others are new minerals and do not occur in nature. The author lists the identifying internal and external features and tests, and the book contains colour illustrations to display the inclusions found in transparent materials. The book is completed by an extensive bibliography and a useful appendix of trade names.Gemmologists, gem dealers, lapidaries, curators, amateurs and students of gemmology and mineralogy will all find this an indispensable addition to their bookshelves.

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402768293
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gemstones of the World written by Walter Schumann and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gemstones of the World" is an essential resource for every hobbyist, jeweler, or jewelry maker. More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in its rough, natural, polished, and cut renditions.

Author : Dennis Elwell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Man-made Gemstones written by Dennis Elwell and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ruth Kassinger
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN 13 : 9780761321088
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ceramics written by Ruth Kassinger and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Ceramics: From Magic Pots to Man-Made Bones, Kassinger covers the history of ceramics from the eleventh century B.C., when the first ceramic pots were made in Japan, to the present. She also relates some of the myths associated with these valuable crafts and explains the science behind their production. Book jacket.

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1431702579
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa written by Bruce Cairncross and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the gemstones of the region. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to identify the more common gemstones that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their unusual features.

Author : Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662042886
Total Pages : 575 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Gems and Gemology written by Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid growth of gemological sciences and mineralogy demands a dictionary such as this for gemologists, mineralogists, geologists, jewel dealers, industry and hobbyists. With some 16,000 comprehensive definitions, supplemented by more than 250 diagrams and figures, this is a one-stop reference to any matter dealing with gems and gemology.

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004106901
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Faking It! written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-12-28 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of eleven chapters which explore the question of forgery from different disciplinary angles and in varied national contexts, using the concept of performance to gain greater insight.

Author : S.Chand Experts
Publisher : S. Chand Publishing
ISBN 13 : 8121934206
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gemstones and the Environment written by S.Chand Experts and published by S. Chand Publishing. This book was released on with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gemstones are made from rare crystals which are mined throughout the w•orld for their beauty and their value. Some gemstones also have special properties which make them ideal for use in manufacturing. Contents: what are gemstones ? | gems from the earth

Author : Michael O'Donoghue
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Man-made Gemstones written by Michael O'Donoghue and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: