This fascinating book contains a detailed account of everything a
budding gemmologist would need to know about the subject,
containing chapters on: The Characteristics of Gem-Stones, The
Technology of Gem-Stones, Precious Stones, Semi-Precious Stones,
Ornamental Stones, and Organic Products. A great book for anyone
with an interest in the wonderful world of gemmology, Gem-Stones
and Their Distinctive Characters is a must-have for both the
professional and amateur alike, and ontains a wealth of information
as well as a plethora of detailed photographs and diagrams. Dr.
George Frederick Herbert Smith (1872 1953) was a British
mineralogist who worked for the British Natural History Museum. He
discovered the mineral paratacamite in 1906 and also pioneered the
first efficient jeweller's refractometer. This book has been
elected for modern republication due to its immense educational
value, and is proudly republished here with a new introduction to
the gemmology."
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