Semi-Precious Stones - A Historical Article on Agate, Amber, Amethyst and Many Other Varieties of Gemstones (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781447420484)

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "Geometrical Characters of Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Semi-Precious Stones" contains information on amber, amethyst, agate and much more. Intended to illustrate the main varieties of semi-precious stones it is a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author: Edwin W. Streeter
ISBN-10: 1447420489
ISBN-13: 9781447420484
Publisher: Read Books
Language: English
Published: 07/11/2011
Pages: 303
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.20d