02380cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000250013024500350015524600340019026400510022430000470027533600260032233700260034833800360037450000310041050801850044152013010062653400450192765300200197285600430199299900190203560512UtSlPG20260610134408.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08037255  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQEaTS1 aRothschild, Meyer D.12aA Hand-book of Precious Stones1 aA Handbook of Precious Stones 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-10-17  aProduced by Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"A Hand-book of Precious Stones" by Meyer D. Rothschild is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a guide for merchants, craftsmen, and enthusiasts of gemstones, detailing the properties and classifications of precious stones used primarily for jewelry and ornamental purposes. The author aims to enhance the knowledge base surrounding various gemstones beyond the well-known varieties like diamonds and sapphires, hoping to ignite interest in this intricate field of study.  The opening of the book lays out the purpose of the guide, emphasizing the need for accessible and clear information about precious stones and their characteristics. Rothschild begins by discussing definitions and classifications of these gems, touching upon their beauty, hardness, and rarity as critical factors in determining their value. The text also outlines the influences of fashion on the market value of gems and introduces basic concepts such as crystallization and optical properties. Ultimately, this opening sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of various gemstones, including their physical and optical characteristics, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of mineralogy within the context of precious stones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPrecious stones40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60512  c101338d101338