"Gem-Stones and Their Distinctive Characters" by George Frederick Herbert Smith is a work that comprehensively breaks down the physical properties of gem stones, providing readers with the information needed to identify and understand these unique stones. This publication introduces methods for evaluating qualities such as crystalline structure, refractive index, and specific gravity. Smith aims to enable novices and experts alike to appreciate the complexity and beauty of gem stones by using clear explanations and diagrams that reflect the author's experience at the British Museum and the need for refined identification methods.
Gem-Stones and Their Distinctive Characters
By George Frederick Herbert Smith
Explore the scientific beauty of gem stones to unlock the means of knowing more about their unique characteristics.
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About the AuthorGeorge Frederick Herbert Smith CBE, known as Herbert Smith, was a British mineralogist who worked for the British Museum. He discovered the mineral paratacamite in 1906, and developed a jeweller's refractometer for the rapid identification of gems. The minerals smithite and herbertsmithite are named after him, as is Herbert's rock-wallaby.
George Frederick Herbert Smith CBE, known as Herbert Smith, was a British mineralogist who worked for the British Museum. He discovered the mineral paratacamite in 1906, and developed a jeweller's refractometer for the rapid identification of gems. The minerals smithite and herbertsmithite are named after him, as is Herbert's rock-wallaby.
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