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100 1 _aRothschild, Meyer D.
245 1 2 _aA Hand-book of Precious Stones
246 1 _aA Handbook of Precious Stones
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-10-17
508 _aProduced by Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPrecious stones
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60512
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