Precious Stones Guide Vol 7
How Stones Are Distinguished From One Another
An Explanation of Refraction
An Explanation of Double-Refraction
Table of Refraction in Gems
Differences in Gem Refraction
Absorption and Dichroism in Minerals and Gems
Specific Gravity in Precious Stones
Table of Specific Gravities of Gems
Specific Gravity Determinations of Gems
Lustre of Gems and Precious Stones
Reflection Effects on Gems and Precious Stones
Property of Hardness in Gems
Identifying Gems Using the Hardness Test
Table of Hardness of Gems
Minerals Used in Testing Hardness
Property of Dispersion in Gems and Precious Stones
Testing Identity of a Gem with Dispersion
Property of Color in Gems and Precious Stones
Distinguishing Various Red Stones
Distinguishing Various Yellow Stones
Distinguishing Various Green Stones
Distingishing Various Blue Stones
Distinguishing Pink Stones
Distinguishing Purple Stones
Distinguishing Brown Stones
Distinguishing Colorless Stones
How to Tell Scientific Stones From Natural Gems
Defects of Natural and Scientific Gems
Testing Unknown Gems
Durability of Gems: Hardness, Brittleness, and Cleavability (part 1)
Durability of Gems: Hardness, Brittleness, and Cleavability (part 2)
Durability of Gems: Hardness, Brittleness, and Cleavability (part 3)
Gem Classification: Diamond and Corundum Mineral Species
Gem Classification: Carbon and Quartz Mineral Species
Gem Classification: Opal, Spinel, Chrysoberyl, Glass Silicates
Gem Classification: Mineral Silicates
The Naming of Precious Stones
The Naming of Sapphires
The Naming of Chrysoberyl Gems
The Naming of Spinels
The Naming of Topaz
Naming Beryl, Emerald, and Aquamarine Gems
Naming Zircon and Tourmaline
The Naming of Garnets
The Naming of Quartz Gems
The Naming of Opals
Naming Jade, Peridot, and Olivine Gems
The Naming of Feldspar Gems
Naming Malachite, Azurite, and Lapis Lazuli Gems
Diamonds Found in India
Diamonds Found in Brazil, Australia, and America
Diamonds Found in South Africa
Rubies: Location and Market
Sapphires, Chrysoberyl, and Spinel: Locations and Markets
Topaz and Beryl: Locations and Markets
Zircons and Garnets: Locations and Markets
Tourmaline: Location and Market
Kunzite and Quartz: Locations and Markets
Where to Find Precious Gem Stones
Cutting Rough Precious Stones
Cleaving and Cutting Diamonds
Polishing and Facetting Diamonds
Slitting, Cleaving and Rubbing Down Precious Stones
Polishing Gem Stones
Good Make in Gem Stones
General Types of Gem Cutting
Imitation Precious Stones: Paste Gems
Imitation Precious Stones: Doublets
Imitation Precious Stones: Altered Stones
Alteration of Color of Precious Stones
The Structure of Pearls
The Coloring of Pearls
Peeling a Pearl
The Shape and Weight of Pearls
Pricing and Rarity of Pearls
Physical Properties and Care of Pearls
Cultured Pearls
Imitation Pearls
Use of Balances in Measuring Gems
The Unit of Weight and Decimal System for Gems
Tariff Laws on Precious and Imitaion Stones
Bibliography
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