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Gemstones of the world Cover Image Book Book

Gemstones of the world / Walter Schumann ; [translated by Daniel Shea and Nicole Shea].

Schumann, Walter (Author).

Summary:

Provides detailed information regarding the physical characteristics and unique traits of more than 1,800 precious and semiprecious stones, as well as discussing gemstone structure, production, name origin, and symbolism.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781402768293
  • Physical Description: 319 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 20 cm
  • Edition: Newly rev. and expanded 4th ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Sterling, 2009.

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General Note:
Map on lining papers.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-295) and index.

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Subject: Gems.
Precious stones.

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  • 4 of 4 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Hartford City PL - Hartford City 553.8 S (Text) 76051000124712 Adult Non-Fiction Available -
Morgan Co PL - Waverly Branch 553.8 SCH (Text) 78551000280997 Non-Fiction Available -
Newburgh Chandler PL - Chandler Branch Library 553.8 SCH 2009 (Text) 39206020259626 NonFiction Available -
Shoals PL - Shoals 553.8 SCH (Text) 70512000012403 Non-Fiction, Adult Available -
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Preface 7(1)
Introduction 8(1)
Gemstones and Their Influence
8(2)
Terminology
10(2)
The Nomenclature of Gemstones
12(2)
Origin and Structure of Gemstones
14(6)
Crystal Systems
17(3)
Properties of Gemstones
20(41)
Hardness
20(4)
Cleavage and Fracture
24(1)
Density and Specific Gravity
25(5)
Weights Used in the Gem Trade
30(1)
Optical Properties
31(27)
Color
31(1)
Color of Streak
32(1)
Changes in Color
33(3)
Refraction of Light
36(4)
Double Refraction
40(1)
Dispersion
41(3)
Absorption Spectra
44(4)
Transparency
48(1)
Luster
48(1)
Pleochroism
49(3)
Light and Color Effects
52(3)
Luminescence
55(3)
Inclusions
58(3)
Deposits and Production of Gemstones
61(7)
Types of Deposits
62(2)
Mining Methods
64(4)
Cutting and Polishing of Gems
68(14)
Engraving on Stones
69(1)
Cutting and Polishing Agate
70(1)
Cutting and Polishing Colored Stones Cabochon Cutting
71(1)
Faceting
72(2)
Ball Cutting
74(1)
Cylinder Cutting
75(1)
Drilling Gemstones
76(1)
Cutting and Polishing Diamond
77(2)
Types and Forms of Cut
79(1)
Types of Cut
79(3)
Forms of Cut
80(2)
Classifications of Gemstones
82(3)
Scientific Classification
82(2)
Commercial Classification
84(1)
Value of Gemstones
85(1)
Description of Gemstones
85(1)
Best-Known Gemstones
86(108)
Diamond
86(12)
Diamond Occurrences
88(1)
Diamond Production
89(1)
Diamond Trade
90(2)
Valuation of Diamonds
92(2)
Famous Diamonds
94(2)
Development of the Brilliant Cut
96(2)
Corundum Species
98(8)
Ruby
98(4)
Sapphire
102(4)
Beryl Species
106(8)
Emerald
106(4)
Aquamarine
110(2)
Precious Beryl
112(2)
Chrysoberyl
114(2)
Spinel
116(2)
Topaz
118(2)
Garnet Group
120(4)
Zircon
124(2)
Tourmaline Group
126(4)
Spodumene Species
130(2)
Hiddenite
130(1)
Kunzite
130(2)
Quartz
132(34)
Rock Crystal
132(1)
Smoky Quartz
132(2)
Amethyst
134(1)
Amethyst Quartz
134(2)
Citrine
136(1)
Prasiolite
136(2)
Rose Quartz
138(1)
Aventurine
138(1)
Prase
138(1)
Blue Quartz
138(2)
Quartz Cat's-Eye
140(1)
Hawk's-Eye
140(1)
Tiger's-Eye
140(2)
Chalcedony
142(1)
Carnelian
142(1)
Sard
142(2)
Chrysoprase
144(1)
Bloodstone
144(2)
Dendritic Agate
146(1)
Moss Agate
146(2)
Agate
148(10)
Layer Stones
158(4)
Jasper
162(2)
Petrified Wood
164(2)
Opal Species
166(4)
Jade
170(4)
Peridot
174(2)
Zoisite Species
176(2)
Tanzanite
176(1)
Thulite
176(1)
Anyolite
176(2)
Hematite
178(1)
Pyrite
178(2)
Feldspar Group
180(4)
Amazonite
180(1)
Moonstone
180(1)
Orthoclase
180(2)
Labradorite
182(1)
Aventurine Feldspar
182(2)
Rhodochrosite
184(1)
Rhodonite
184(2)
Turquoise
186(2)
Lapis Lazuli
188(2)
Sodalite
190(1)
Azurite
190(2)
Malachite
192(2)
Lesser-Known Gemstones
194(26)
Andalusite
194(1)
Euclase
194(2)
Hambergite
196(1)
Iolite
196(1)
Phenakite
196(2)
Dumortierite
198(1)
Danburite
198(1)
Axinite
198(2)
Benitoite
200(1)
Cassiterite
200(1)
Epidote
200(2)
Idocrase
202(1)
Sinhalite
202(1)
Kornerupine
202(2)
Prehnite
204(1)
Petalite
204(1)
Scapolite
204(2)
Diopside
206(1)
Beryllonite
206(1)
Brazilianite
206(2)
Amblygonite
208(1)
Enstatite
208(1)
Lazulite
208(2)
Dioptase
210(1)
Apatite
210(1)
Sphene
210(2)
Kyanite
212(1)
Scheelite
212(1)
Variscite
212(2)
Fluorite
214(1)
Hemimorphite
214(1)
Smithsonite
214(2)
Sphalerite
216(1)
Cerussite
216(1)
Chrysocolla
216(2)
Serpentine
218(1)
Stichtite
218(1)
Ulexite
218(1)
Tiger's-Eye Matrix
218(2)
Gemstones for Collectors
220(24)
Rocks as Gemstones
244(6)
Onyx Marble
244(1)
Tufa
244(1)
Landscape Marble
244(2)
Orbicular Diorite
246(1)
Obsidian
246(1)
Moldavite
246(2)
Alabaster
248(1)
Agalmatolite
248(1)
Meerschaum
248(1)
Fossils
248(2)
Organic Gemstones
250(16)
Coral
250(2)
Jet
252(1)
Cannel Coal
252(1)
Ivory
252(1)
Odontolite
252(2)
Amber
254(2)
Pearl
256(9)
Operculum
265(1)
Mother-of-Pearl
265(1)
Imitation and Synthetic Gemstones
266(10)
Imitations
266(1)
Combined Stones
267(1)
Synthetic Gemstones
267(4)
Treatment
271(3)
Genuineness Test for Diamond
274(2)
New on the Market
276(7)
Symbolic and Beneficial Gemstones
283(10)
Cosmic-Astral Symbolic Stones
283(4)
Medicinal Stones
287(6)
Bibliography 293(19)
Index 312

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