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100	1		_aKing, Elbert A., _d1935-1998
245	1	0	_aTexas Gemstones
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-08-06
508			_aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMineralogy -- Texas
653			_aPrecious stones -- Texas
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60070
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