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Gemmology

Since Gemmology was first published, thousands of readers have used it to gain an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice. This third edition has been completely revised to cover the latest methods of gem enhancement and identification, as well as the most up to date test instruments and laboratory techniques. It includes details of the Gemmological Associations recently introduced Foundation course, and even provides sample examination questions.

Contents

The geological formation and occurance of gemstones; the chemical composition of gemstones; cystallography; cleavage, parting and fracture; hardness; specific gravity, density and relative density; colour, lustre and sheen; reflection and refraction; polarization and pleochroism; spectroscopy; luminescent, electrical and thermal properties of gemstones; the hand lens, microscope and chelsea filter; gemstone enhancement; synthetic gemstones and gemstone simulants; distinguishing between synthetic and natural gemstones; identifying inorganic gemstone simulants; organic gem materials and their simulants; the fashioning of gemstones.

Specifications

Pm Supplier	Elsevier Books Ltd ***
Pm Publisher	Butterworth-Heinemann
Pm Isbn 10	0750644117
Pm Isbn 13	9780750644112
Pm Publication Date	1999-12-08
Pm Width	165
Pm Height	234
Pm Author	Read, Peter G
Pm Longness	0

Key Info: B/w photos, illus
Author: Read, Peter G
Page Count: 320
Publication Date: 1999-12-08