GEMMOLOGY: A TEXTBOOK FOR STUDENTS

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Overview

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.

* Much needed update to a classic text
* Best author to write this book
* New information for the relevant exams and courses with techniques and questions
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Read, a writer and lecturer on gems and gem test equipment (which he also designs), offers an updated edition of his 1991 reference, written for both beginning and advanced students. Coverage includes introductory chapters on the evolution of the science of gemmology and geological formation and occurrence of gemstones, as well as detailed discussion of all the various gemstone properties. This second edition includes new syllabus information and sample examination theory papers for the Gemmological Association's Preliminary and Diploma courses. Other additions incorporate recent developments, such as the introduction of synthetic moissanite and the De Beers instruments for distinguishing natural and synthetic diamonds. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780750610667
  • Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
  • Publication date: 6/1/1991
  • Pages: 392

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction 1
2 The geological formation and occurrence of gemstones 11
3 The chemical composition of gemstones 21
4 Crystallography 28
5 Cleavage, parting and fracture 44
6 Hardness 49
7 Specific gravity, density and relative density 55
8 Colour, lustre and sheen 69
9 Reflection and refraction 81
10 Polarization and pleochroism 107
11 Spectroscopy 117
12 Luminescent, electrical and thermal properties of gemstones 131
13 The hand lens, microscope and Chelsea filter 145
14 Gemstone enhancement 160
15 Synthetic gemstones and gemstone simulants 172
16 Distinguishing between synthetic and natural gemstones 193
17 Identifying inorganic gemstone simulants 216
18 Organic gem materials and their simulants 227
19 The fashioning of gemstones 247
Appendices 267
A: Bibliography 267
B: The organic gems 268
C The inorganic gems 270
D Man-made gems not occurring in nature 291
E Colour theory 293
F Examination notes and sample examination papers 295
G Gemstone constants 302
H Units of measurement 306
I Table of elements 307
J Table of principal Fraunhofer lines 310
K Gemstone weighing 310
Index 313
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