American Gems And Precious Stones (1883)
- Indbinding:
- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 86
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x5 mm.
- Vægt:
- 127 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 10. december 2024
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Beskrivelse af American Gems And Precious Stones (1883)
American Gems and Precious Stones is a historical book written by George Frederick Kunz in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of precious stones found in America, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and pearls. Kunz, who was a renowned gemologist and mineralogist, delves into the geological origins of these stones and their characteristics, as well as the history of their discovery and use in jewelry and other decorative objects. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific types of gems, such as the famous blue sapphires of Montana, the opals of Nevada, and the garnets of New York. Kunz also includes information on the mining and cutting processes used to extract and shape these stones.In addition to the scientific and historical information, American Gems and Precious Stones also features beautiful illustrations and photographs of the gems and the jewelry they adorn. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of precious stones and their significance in American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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