02065cam a22003133u 4500 60070 UtSlPG 20260610134402.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QE King, Elbert A., 1935-1998 Texas Gemstones Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-08-06 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Texas Gemstones" by Elbert A. King, Jr. is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This work is a detailed exploration of the properties, cutting, and polishing techniques of various gemstones found in Texas, highlighting both the scientific and practical aspects of gemology. It delves into the geological characteristics and rarity of gemstones, which contribute to their value and desirability. The opening of the volume presents a comprehensive introduction to gemstones, outlining the criteria that define their beauty, durability, and rarity. It emphasizes how these attributes impact the desirability of various minerals as gemstones. Additionally, it begins to discuss the properties of gemstones, including color, diaphaneity, and hardness, setting up a framework for understanding how these qualities influence the cutting and polishing processes described later in the book. This foundational information engages readers interested in both geology and jewelry making, showcasing Texas's hidden treasures in the realm of gemstones. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mineralogy -- Texas Precious stones -- Texas https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60070 100896 100896