Gemology by Cornelius S. Hurlbut, Robert C. Kammerling (1991, Hardcover, Illustrated) 
Gemology by Cornelius S. Hurlbut, Robert C. Kammerling (1991, Hardcover, Illustrated)

 
Gemology by Cornelius S. Hurlbut, Robert C. Kammerling (1991, Hardcover, Illustrated)

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 1991-04-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0471526673
ISBN-13: 9780471526674
Product ID: EPID599718
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Publication Date:1991-04-01
Edition Description:Illustrated

Size
Length:336 pages
Height:9.8 in
Width:8.0 in
Thickness:0.8 in
Weight:31.2 oz

Publisher's Note
This edition has been revised and expanded to reflect recent and varied developments in the highly specialized field of gemology. Among these are: gemstone synthesis; imitation gems; the alteration of gems to improve, add, remove or otherwise change their color, phenomena or clarity; the importance and widespread uses of the microscope to reflect the aforementioned developments; and a number of new gem minerals or new forms of previously described minerals recently discovered or actively marketed for the first time. The chapter on Descriptive Gemology has been divided into two groups: important gemstones (those gem materials most widely used in jewelry and ornamental objects) and less important gemstones (those less commonly encountered).

Industry Reviews
A comprehensive introduction to gems for dealers, jewelers, and hobbyists. Explains the origin and occurrence of gem minerals; the chemical, crystallographic, physical, and optical properties, along with details of the instruments and methods for measuring them; gem synthesis, enhancement, and fashioning; and imitation and assembled stones. Includes 16 pages of color plates. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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