The chemistry, properties and tests of precious stones

by John Mastin

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Contents

1. Preface
2. Chapter I. Introductory
3. Chapter II. The Origin of Precious Stones
4. Chapter III. Physical Properties. A—Crystalline Structure
5. Chapter IV. Physical Properties. B—Cleavage
6. Chapter V. Physical Properties. C—Light
7. Chapter VI. Physical Properties. D—Colour
8. Chapter VII. Physical Properties. E—Hardness
9. Chapter VIII. Physical Properties. F—Specific Gravity
10. Chapter IX. Physical Properties. G—Heat
11. Chapter X. Physical Properties. H—Magnetic and Electric Influences
12. Chapter XI. The Cutting of Precious Stones
13. Chapter XII. Imitations, and Some of the Tests, of Precious Stones
14. Chapter XIII. Various Precious Stones. The Diamond
15. Chapter XIV. Various Precious Stones—continued. The Chrysoberyl
16. Chapter XV. Various Precious Stones—continued . Zircon

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