The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones


Read by Kevin Green

(4.4 stars; 7 reviews)

This is a good basic introduction to gemstones and their analysis. Admittedly a lot of the scientific tests have been superseded, but the basic properties never change. The first part of the book concentrates on physical properties of most common gems, then outlines the cutting process and ends with several chapters on each of the gemstone families. A useful little book if you are interested in gems. - Summary by Kevin Green

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Preface 1:23 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 1: Introductory 8:25 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 2: The Origin of Precious Stones 10:08 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 3: Physical Properties. A - Crystalline Structure 9:11 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 4: Physical Properties. B - Cleavage 11:06 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 5: Physical Properties. C - Light 9:37 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 6: Physical Properties. D - Colour 10:37 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 7: Physical Properties. E - Hardness 10:15 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 8: Physical Properties. F - Specific Gravity 13:24 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 9: Physical Properties. G - Heat 7:44 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 10: Physical Properties. H - Magnetic and Electric Influences 8:06 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 11: The Cutting of Precious Stones 12:21 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 12: Imitations, and some of the Tests, of Precious Stones 21:04 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 13: Various Precious Stones 13:01 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 14: Various Precious Stones, continued 16:39 Read by Kevin Green
Chapter 15: Various Precious Stones, continued 15:08 Read by Kevin Green