Amethyst Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Quartz

By Various

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447420020
• ISBN13: 9781447420026
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Lowrie Press
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"