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Gemmology

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Author : Peter G. Read
language : en
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Release Date : 2005

Gemmology written by Peter G. Read and has been published by Butterworth-Heinemann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Design categories.

This edition has been completely revised to cover the latest methods of gem enhancement and identification, as well as the most up-to-date test instruments and laboratory techniques.

Beginner S Guide To Gemmology

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Author : Peter G Read
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2013-10-22

Beginner S Guide To Gemmology written by Peter G Read and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-22 with Nature categories.

Beginner's Guide to Gemmology presents the profiles of the principal gem materials. This book discusses the interesting characteristics of gemstones as the growing consumer market jewelry resulted in increased sales of gem testing instruments. Organized into 12 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the development of the science of gemmology. This text then explains the fundamental qualities necessary in a gem, including color, hardness, specific gravity, crystallography, refractive index, pleochroism, critical angle, luminescence, and absorption spectra. Other chapters consider the organic gem materials, including amber, ivory, coral, tortoiseshell, jet, ebony, and pearl. This book discusses as well the various methods used in the production of man-made gemstones and the commercial use in gem testing. The final chapter deals with the composition of synthetic gemstones. This book is a valuable resource for gemmologists and jewelers. Students who intend to become a qualified gemologist will also find this book extremely useful.

Gems And Gemmology

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Author : Stefanos Karampelas
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-03-10

Gems And Gemmology written by Stefanos Karampelas and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-10 with Social Science categories.

This book provides a lucid introduction to the basics of gemmology. It familiarizes archaeologists, art historians and conservators with the science of gemstones and allows them to understand the basic concepts of their provenance, typology and treatments. Which are the main types of gems? What treatments can be applied? How does one analyse gems? How can gems contribute to archaeometrical research? This volume is written by four experts in the fields of gemmology and archaeometry and addresses both students who need an introduction to this field and professionals who want to refresh their knowledge of the topic. This work is part of a series of introductory texts that deal with a broad range of materials-related topics in archaeometry.

Gempedia

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Author : Rui Galopim de Carvalho
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024

Gempedia written by Rui Galopim de Carvalho and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with categories.

Gemmological Instruments

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Author : Peter G Read
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2013-09-24

Gemmological Instruments written by Peter G Read and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-24 with Science categories.

Gemmological Instruments deals with the developments in diamond grading equipment and gem testing instruments since the publication of the first edition in 1978. These developments include improvements in the versatility and styling of existing instruments such as the reflectivity meter, the composite spectroscope, and the refractometer. It also addresses the criticisms in the first edition and provides a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of different gem testing equipment. This book is organized into 16 chapters that describe groundbreaking instruments like the thermal conductivity diamond testers and home-constructed items that while innovative have not yet been commercialized. There are also chapters dealing with microphotography and identification of synthetics and stimulants. This book also provides a listing of gemstone constants and characteristic inclusions in natural and synthetic gemstones. This book will be of interest to people interested in equipment for gem testing and diamond grading.

Dictionary Of Gemmology

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Author : Peter G. Read
language : en
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Release Date : 1988

Dictionary Of Gemmology written by Peter G. Read and has been published by Butterworth-Heinemann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Design categories.

The Journal Of Gemmology

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002

The Journal Of Gemmology written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Precious stones categories.

Vols. for July 1964 include Proceedings of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain.

The Spectroscope And Gemmology

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Author : Basil William Anderson
language : en
Publisher: NAG Press
Release Date : 1998

The Spectroscope And Gemmology written by Basil William Anderson and has been published by NAG Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.

Until 1933, the refractometer and the microscope were the two principal tools in gem testing. Then, B W Anderson introduced the hand spectroscope which quickly became the third vital instrument for the UK gemmologist. This book talks about the importance of this instrument. It is suitable for those involved in the identification of gemstones.

Gemmology

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Author : Peter Read
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-10-02

Gemmology written by Peter Read and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-02 with Science categories.

This second edition 'Gemmology' has been expanded and updated throughout by the well known writer and editor of Butterworth-Heinemann's gemmology series, Peter Read. This is a much needed update of a classic text and new syllabus information and sample examination theory papers for the Gemmological Association's Preliminary and Diploma courses are included. The additions also incorporate more recent developments, such as the introduction of synthetic moissanite and the De Beer's instruments for distinguishing between natural and synthetic diamonds. 'Gemmology' still serves as a useful reference guide for gemmologists detailing the latest natural and synthetic gem materials and is an invaluable text for anyone in the gemmological profession.

Practical Gemmology

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Author : Robert Webster
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1957

Practical Gemmology written by Robert Webster and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1957 with Precious stones categories.