Project Gutenberg 2019-10-17 Public domain in the USA. 215 Rothschild, Meyer D. 08037255 A Hand-book of Precious Stones A Handbook of Precious Stones Produced by Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Hand-book of Precious Stones" by Meyer D. Rothschild is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a guide for merchants, craftsmen, and enthusiasts of gemstones, detailing the properties and classifications of precious stones used primarily for jewelry and ornamental purposes. The author aims to enhance the knowledge base surrounding various gemstones beyond the well-known varieties like diamonds and sapphires, hoping to ignite interest in this intricate field of study. The opening of the book lays out the purpose of the guide, emphasizing the need for accessible and clear information about precious stones and their characteristics. Rothschild begins by discussing definitions and classifications of these gems, touching upon their beauty, hardness, and rarity as critical factors in determining their value. The text also outlines the influences of fashion on the market value of gems and introduces basic concepts such as crystallization and optical properties. Ultimately, this opening sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of various gemstones, including their physical and optical characteristics, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of mineralogy within the context of precious stones. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Precious stones QE TS Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Fashion 235969 2025-07-24T06:45:56.251352 text/html 209318 2024-10-17T14:13:43 text/html 576788 2025-07-24T06:46:02.447263 application/epub+zip 577161 2025-07-24T06:45:57.431323 application/epub+zip 130685 2025-07-24T06:45:56.830278 application/epub+zip 710496 2025-07-24T06:46:06.573781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 643550 2025-07-24T06:46:01.637330 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195969 2022-09-27T10:28:21.657997 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149205 2025-07-24T06:45:55.151334 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 129347 2024-10-17T14:13:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16109 2025-07-24T06:46:06.763726 application/rdf+xml 24221 2025-07-24T06:45:56.951275 image/jpeg 2747 2025-07-24T06:45:56.891281 image/jpeg 620777 2025-07-24T06:45:56.300286 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog