The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones

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 Admittedly a lot of the scientific tests have been superseded, but the basic properties never change.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 (2 hr 58 min)

Chapters

Preface	1:23	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 1: Introductory	8:25	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 2: The Origin of Precious Stones	10:08	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 3: Physical Properties. A - Crystalline Structure	9:11	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 4: Physical Properties. B - Cleavage	11:06	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 5: Physical Properties. C - Light	9:37	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 6: Physical Properties. D - Colour	10:37	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 7: Physical Properties. E - Hardness	10:15	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 8: Physical Properties. F - Specific Gravity	13:24	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 9: Physical Properties. G - Heat	7:44	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 10: Physical Properties. H - Magnetic and Electric Influences	8:06	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 11: The Cutting of Precious Stones	12:21	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 12: Imitations, and some of the Tests, of Precious Stones	21:04	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 13: Various Precious Stones	13:01	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 14: Various Precious Stones, continued	16:39	Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 15: Various Precious Stones, continued	15:08	Read by Kevin Green

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química de propiedades y pruebas de piedras preciosas

(4 stars)

Arnold

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química de propiedades y pruebas de piedras preciosas

Arnold