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Volume 2 of a classic, thorough study of precious and semi-precious stones: diamond, topaz, opal, turquoise, ruby, emerald, garnet, more. Fullest, most exhaustive survey ever prepared gives detailed information on each gem's physical character, occurrence, properties, use, and related topics. "The most detailed work on gems"-Encyclopedia Britannica. Translated by L. C. Spencer. Total in set: 20 plates, 8 in color. 94 figures.Bauer, Max is the author of 'Precious Stones a Popular Account of Their Characters' with ISBN 9780486219110 and ISBN 0486219119.
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