American Gems And Precious Stones (1883)
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American Gems and Precious Stones is a comprehensive guide to the various gems and minerals found in the United States, written by George Frederick Kunz in 1883. Kunz was a renowned mineralogist and gemologist who had a passion for studying and collecting gemstones. This book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of gemstones in America, their discovery and mining, and their uses in jewelry and other industries. It also includes detailed descriptions of individual gems, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and opals, as well as lesser-known stones like peridot, garnet,...
American Gems and Precious Stones is a comprehensive guide to the various gems and minerals found in the United States, written by George Frederick Kunz in 1883. Kunz was a renowned mineralogist and gemologist who had a passion for studying and collecting gemstones. This book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of gemstones in America, their discovery and mining, and their uses in jewelry and other industries. It also includes detailed descriptions of individual gems, such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and opals, as well as lesser-known stones like peridot, garnet, and tourmaline. The book is illustrated with beautiful color plates and black and white photographs, making it an excellent resource for both gem enthusiasts and scholars. Overall, American Gems and Precious Stones is a fascinating look at the rich and diverse world of gemstones in America.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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