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This book brings together curated historical writings on amethyst and its parent mineral, quartz, drawing from early 20th-century and older sources. Amethyst Gemstones includes informative articles selected for their relevance to gemology and crystallography, presenting classic material on the origins, physical structure and key properties of amethyst--a violet quartz variety widely studied for its crystal form and gemological characteristics. Contents include: The Natural History of Gems by C. W. King A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems by Hodder M. Westropp Questions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen Gough Diamonds and Precious Stones: Their History, Value, and Distinguishing Characteristics by Harry Emanuel A Hand-book of Precious Stones by M. D. Rothschild An Introduction to Crystallography by F. C. Phillips Republished in modern editions, the volume uses original texts and illustrations to offer readers a grounded overview of amethysts within their scientific and historical context.
This book brings together curated historical writings on amethyst and its parent mineral, quartz, drawing from early 20th-century and older sources. Amethyst Gemstones includes informative articles selected for their relevance to gemology and crystallography, presenting classic material on the origins, physical structure and key properties of amethyst--a violet quartz variety widely studied for its crystal form and gemological characteristics. Contents include: The Natural History of Gems by C. W. King A Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems by Hodder M. Westropp Questions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen Gough Diamonds and Precious Stones: Their History, Value, and Distinguishing Characteristics by Harry Emanuel A Hand-book of Precious Stones by M. D. Rothschild An Introduction to Crystallography by F. C. Phillips Republished in modern editions, the volume uses original texts and illustrations to offer readers a grounded overview of amethysts within their scientific and historical context.
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