Gemstones of the World

Name: Gemstones of the World
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ISBN: 9781402740169

ISBN-10: 1402740166

ISBN-13: 9781402740169

Edition: 3rd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Walter Schumann

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Over 1,400 specimens. Discover what gems are, how they are classified and named, their physical properties, and how they are cut and polished. "Invaluable to rockhounds of all ages."-- "Science Teacher . "Complete...understandable reference."-- "ARBA. "One of the 100 outstanding Sci-Tech books of the year."-- "LJ . "Anyone interested in minerals and gems will want a copy of this beautifully-illustrated book."-- "Science Books & Films . 272 pages (all in color), 4 7/8 x 7 5/8.

Book details

List price: $24.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Publication date: 1/1/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.320

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Preface


Introduction


Gemstones and Their Influence


Terminology


The Nomenclature of Gemstones


Origin and Structure of Gemstones


Crystal Systems


Properties of Gemstones


Hardness


Cleavage and Fracture


Density and Specific Gravity


Weights Used in the Gem Trade


Optical Properties


Color


Color of Streak


Changes in Color


Refraction of Light


Double Refraction


Dispersion


Absorption Spectra


Transparency


Luster


Pleochroism


Light and Color Effects


Luminescence


Inclusions


Deposits and Production of Gemstones


Types of Deposits


Mining Methods


Cutting and Polishing of Gems


Engraving on Stones


Cutting and Polishing Agate


Cutting and Polishing Colored Stones Cabochon Cutting


Faceting


Ball Cutting


Cylinder Cutting


Drilling Gemstones


Cutting and Polishing Diamond


Types and Forms of Cut


Types of Cut


Forms of Cut


Classifications of Gemstones


Scientific Classification


Commercial Classifications


Value of Gemstones


Description of Gemstones


Best-Known Gemstones


Diamond


Diamond Occurrences


Diamond Production


Diamond Trade


Valuation of Diamonds


Famous Diamonds


Development of the Brilliant Cut


Corundum Species


Ruby


Sapphire


Beryl Species


Emerald


Aquamarine


Precious Beryl


Chrysoberyl


Spinel


Topaz


Garnet Group


Pyrope


Almandite


Spessartite


Grossularite


Andradite


Uvarovite


Zircon


Tourmaline Group


Spodumene Species


Hiddenite


Kunzite


Quartz


Rock Crystal


Smoky Quartz


Amethyst


Amethyst Quartz


Citrine


Prasiolite


Rose Quartz


Aventurine


Prase


Blue Quartz


Quartz Cat's-Eye


Hawk's-Eye


Tiger's-Eye


Chalcedony


Carnelian


Sard


Chrysoprase


Bloodstone


Dendritic Agate


Moss Agate


Agate


Layer Stones


Jasper


Petrified Wood


Opal Species


Precious Opal


Fire Opal


Common Opal


Jade (Jadeite and Nephrite)


Jadeite Species


Nephrite


Peridot


Zoisite Species


Tanzanite


Thulite


Anyolite


Hematite


Pyrite


Feldspar Group


Amazonite


Moonstone


Orthoclase


Labradorite


Aventurine Feldspar


Rhodochrosite


Rhodonite


Turquoise


Lapis Lazuli


Sodalite


Azurite


Malachite


Lesser-Known Gemstones


Andalusite


Euclase


Hambergite


Iolite


Phenakite


Dumortierite


Danburite


Axinite


Benitoite


Cassiterite


Epidote


Idocrase


Sinhalite


Kornerupine


Prehnite


Petalite


Scapolite


Diopside


Beryllonite


Brazilianite


Amblygonite


Enstatite


Lazulite


Dioptase


Apatite


Sphene


Kyanite


Scheelite


Variscite


Fluorite


Hemimorphite


Smithsonite


Sphalerite


Cerussite


Chrysocolla


Serpentine


Stichtite


Ulexite


Tiger's-Eye Matrix


Gemstones for Collectors


Rocks as Gemstones


Onyx Marble


Mexican Onyx


Landscape Marble


Orbicular Diorite


Obsidian


Moldavite


Alabaster


Agalmatolite


Meerschaum


Fossils


Organic Gemstones


Coral


Jet


Cannel Coal


Ivory


Odontolite


Amber


Pearl


Operculum


Mother of Pearl


New on the Market


Verdite


Charoite


Eclogite


Gneiss


Unakite


Nuummite


Ammonite


Carletonite


Catapleiite


Larimar


Gaspeite


Sugilite


Imitation and Synthetic Gemstones


Imitations


Combined Stones


Synthetic Gemstones


Synthetic Gemstones Without a Natural Model


Genuineness Test for Gemstones


Genuineness for Diamond


Symbolic and Beneficial Gemstones


Cosmic-Astral Symbolic Stones


Medicinal Stones


Bibliography


Table of Constants


Index