Smith, George Frederick Herbert 1872-1953 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Gem-Stones and Their Distinctive Characters" by G. F. Herbert Smith is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive account of the physical properties of gem stones, aiming to equip readers with the knowledge needed for their identification and understanding. It details methods for assessing various characteristics like crystalline form, refractive index, and specific gravity, reflecting the author’s expertise connected to his role at the British Museum. The opening of the book presents a preface where the author articulates his intent to furnish readers with valuable insights into gem stones, focusing on their identification and scientific study. Smith highlights the evolving landscape of gemology, where an increased variety of stones and their imitations necessitate more refined identification techniques beyond simple visual assessment. He emphasizes that even novices can utilize the book effectively through clear explanations and diagrams, ensuring that both professionals and hobbyists can appreciate the beauty and complexity of gem stones. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-12-22 Produced by deaurider, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Precious stones QE Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60990 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60990 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134415.0 60990