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100	1		_aDesautels, Paul E., _d1920-1991
245	1	0	_aGems in the Smithsonian Institution
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-08-08
508			_aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Gems in the Smithsonian Institution" by Paul E. Desautels is an informational work written in the mid-20th century. The publication provides an in-depth exploration of various gemstones and the National Gem Collection housed within the Smithsonian Institution. It likely covers the origins, characteristics, and significance of gems, appealing to both gem enthusiasts and casual readers interested in the beauty and science behind these precious stones. At the start of the book, Desautels provides an overview of the historical and cultural significance of gemstones, referencing their use in adornment since prehistoric times. He introduces the National Gem Collection, detailing its origins in 1884 and its development through donations that have amassed more than 1,000 items. The opening emphasizes the criteria that qualify minerals to be considered gems, such as beauty and durability, and sets the stage for a deeper examination of gemology, including practical and aesthetic aspects of gem collection and appreciation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPrecious stones
653			_aGems
653			_aSmithsonian Institution
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62879
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