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The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones

Gelesen von Kevin Green

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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 Admittedly a lot of the scientific tests have been superseded, but the basic properties never change.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

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Chapter 1: Introductory

8:25

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Chapter 2: The Origin of Precious Stones

10:08

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Chapter 3: Physical Properties. A - Crystalline Structure

9:11

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Chapter 4: Physical Properties. B - Cleavage

11:06

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Chapter 5: Physical Properties. C - Light

9:37

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Chapter 6: Physical Properties. D - Colour

10:37

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Chapter 7: Physical Properties. E - Hardness

10:15

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Chapter 8: Physical Properties. F - Specific Gravity

13:24

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Chapter 9: Physical Properties. G - Heat

7:44

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Chapter 10: Physical Properties. H - Magnetic and Electric Influences

8:06

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Chapter 11: The Cutting of Precious Stones

12:21

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Chapter 12: Imitations, and some of the Tests, of Precious Stones

21:04

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Chapter 13: Various Precious Stones

13:01

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Chapter 14: Various Precious Stones, continued

16:39

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Chapter 15: Various Precious Stones, continued

15:08

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