Gem, Gemology, Tumbling, Crystal and Mineral Collecting Pamphlets - 5 Handbooks

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Gems, Gemology, GemTumbling, Crystal and Mineral Collecting Pamphlets
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The Art Of Gem Cutting Complete, Second Edition 1942 By Fred S. Young
Published:
The Mineralogist Publishing Company
ISBN-10: 1447416031; ISBN-13: 978-1447416036; eBay Product ID (ePID): 16667744
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The working of rough materials into useful tools, weapons, and ornaments dates back to time immemorial. It is known that man lived in the stone age for thousands of years, when the only useful tools and weapons available were those which could be fashioned from the minerals and rocks provided by Nature. At least one hundred thousand years ago primitive man first learned the art of working an edge or point on some hard mineral, to be used as a tool or weapon. Later came the development of the lapidary art for the production of ornaments, and, ever since, precious stones have been an important part of human culture. Contained within this fascinating book is an interesting and informative treatise on gem-cutting, detailing its history, development, and modern application. A perfect book for anyone interested in the subject, this book will also make a great addition to any collection of gemmological literature. The sections of this book are: Cabochon Cutting, Facet Cutting, and Gemmology, each containing detailed subchapters within.
Handbook of Crystal and Mineral Collecting, Copyright 1966 By William B Sandborn
Published: GemBooks
ISBN-10:
0935182489
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978-0935182484
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This guide explains not only where and how to look for the crystals but also how to clean and prepare them. It also has information on the physical characteristics and properties of the crystals.  Handbook has 112 pages.  Chapters include: 1) Becoming Familiar With Minerals and Crystals, 2) Physical Properties of Minerals and Crystals, 3) Crystals, Inclusions and Pseudomorphs, 4) Where to Collect Specimens, 5) How to Collect and Prepare Specimens, 6) Specimen Size and Collection Types, 7) Housing, Cataloging and Labeling, and 8) Value of Mineral Specimens
Handbook of Gems and Gemology, Copyright 1961 By Charles J Parsons, Edward J Soukup
Published: GemBooks
ISBN-10: Unknown; ISBN-13: Unknown; ASIN: B000KGEYJ2
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eBay Product ID (ePID): Unknown
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Handbook includes 81 pages.  Chapters include: 1) About Gemology, 2) Gems and Their Names, 3) The Genesis of Gems, 4) Hardness, Toughness, Cleavage, and Fracture, 5) The Weight of Gems, 6) Crystals as Gems, 7) Light, Color, Brilliance and Luster, 8) Reflection, Refraction and Brilliance, 9) Single and Double Refraction, 10) Optical Phenomena, 11) Color in Gems, 12) Inclusions in Gem Stones, 13) Synthetic Gem Stones, 14) Imitation Gem Stones, 15) Fashioning Gem Stones, 16) Magnification, 17) The Polariscope, 18) The Refractometer, 19) Specific Gravity Methods, 20) Other Instruments and Methods, 21) Practical Gem Identification, 22) Gem Testing Problems, Appendix-Gem Identification Tables
Gem Tumbling and Baroque Jewelry Making, Twenty-Third Edition (1962) By the Victors
Published: Victor Agate Shop
ISBN-10: Unknown; ISBN-13: Unknown; SKU: 281xKWTZZRQH;
ASIN: B001KB6RPA; e
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Handbook has 58 pages.  Most every "Rockhound" wants to tumble-polish agates and it seems most of them do, with varying degrees of success, and with the most astonishing Rube Goldberg machines and methods. This experimenting and exercise of ingenuity is characteristic of the Rockhound fraternity and it is good for the enlightenment of us all. We have no illusions as to our own omniscience. Our use of a certain method, machine, or material is not to the discredit of any other method or material that produces good results.....Tumbling is here to stay. It has not displaced the beautiful hand work we all admire but is an addition to Lapidary technique that mass produces baroque stones of great beauty at low labor cost....It is possible and practical to produce flawless gems of superior polish from the tumbling process, and this little book proposes to tell in detail one method and system (not the only system or method) to produce consistently good results.
How To Use Diamond Abrasives To Cut Gemstones, Copyright 1978 By Arthur L Riggle
Published: EMAC Books
ISBN-10:
0910652309
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978-0910652308
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SBN: 910652-30-9;
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46595991
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How to cut cabochons and small flats using diamond abrasives. Subjects include trim sawing, slab sawing, grinding, dopping, smoothing, polishing, and equipment. Illustrated in color. 30 pgs.
Learn to cut cabochons and small flats using diamond abrasives. This helpful little book is jam-packed with information. You will learn different methods of preparing cabochons with diamond abrasives such as sawing, trimming, dopping, grinding, smoothing and polishing. Equipment and accessories are also covered in depth. Photographs and illustrations throughout give you a clear understanding of the topics being discussed. A perfect accompaniment to your new gem cutting machine!