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008 931207s1994 enkab b 001 0 eng
010 $a 93044841
020 $a0750616741 :$c£75.00
035 $a(OCoLC)29548914
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040 $aDLC$cDLC$dDLC$dOrLoB
050 00 $aQE392$b.W37 1994
082 00 $a553.8$220
100 1 $aWebster, Robert.$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2015026324
245 10 $aGems :$btheir sources, descriptions, and identification /$cRobert Webster.
250 $a5th ed. /$brevised by Peter G. Read.
260 $aOxford ;$aBoston :$bButterworth-Heinemann,$c1994.
300 $axxviii, 1026 pages :$billustrations (some color), maps ;$c25 cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 971-980) and indexes.
505 0 $aPt. I. Descriptions of Gemstones. 1. The Origin and Recovery of Gemstones. 2. Diamond. 3. Ruby and Sapphire. 4. Emerald, Aquamarine and Other Beryls. 5. Chrysoberyl and Spinel. 6. Topaz and Tourmaline. 7. Zircon, Peridot and Spodumene. 8. The Garnets. 9. Moonstone and Other Feldspar Gemstones. 10. Gems of the Silica Group. 11. Opal. 12. Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli. 13. The Jades. 14. Marcasite and Hematite. 15. The Natural Glasses. 16. Marble. 17. Lesser-Known Ornamental and Gem Materials. 18. Synthetic Gemstones. 19. Gemstone Simulants. 20. Composite Gemstones. 21. The Fashioning of Gemstones. 22. Pearls: Natural, Cultured and Imitation. 23. Coral, Shell and Operculum. 24. Amber and Jet. 25. Ivory and Tortoise-Shell -- Pt. 2. How Gemstones Are Identified. 26. Methods and Techniques. 27. Crystals. 28. Hardness, Cleavage and Fracture. 29. Specific Gravity. 30. Light and Optical Effects. 31. Colour and Colour Enhancement. 32. Refractive Index, Reflectance and Thermal Conductance. 33. Colour in Gem Testing.
505 8 $a34. The Microscope. 35. Inclusions in Gemstones. 36. Luminescence. 37. X-Rays in Gem Testing. 38. Electrical and Magnetic Phenomena of Gemstones. 39. Chemistry and Gemstones. Weights and Measures. Birthstones. Gemstones for the Days of the Week. Emblems of the Twelve Apostles. Glossary of Unusual Names. Famous Diamonds and Named Large Diamonds.
650 0 $aPrecious stones.$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85106210
650 0 $aJewelry.$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85070195
700 1 $aRead, Peter G.$0http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80080949
852 00 $bglg$hQE392$i.W37 1994