"Diamonds" by William Crookes is a scientific exploration of one of the world's most precious gems. The book journeys into the heart of South Africa's diamond mines, showcasing their unique geology, origins, and importance to industry in the early 1900s. Crookes spices his examination with firsthand experiences from his travels to Kimberley, where he observed diamond mining activity and geological formations up close. From the beginning, he notes the historical allure of diamonds, considering their special properties and the interesting questions around how they come to be. Drawing from his visits in 1896 and 1905, along with statistical data, storytelling, and historical context, the author shines a light on the extraction, valuation, and labor required to unearth these stones.
Diamonds
By William Crookes
Discover the fascinating world of diamond mining in South Africa, through firsthand accounts and scientific exploration of these rare and valuable gems.
Summary
About the AuthorSir William Crookes was a British chemist and physicist who attended the Royal College of Chemistry, now part of Imperial College London, and worked on spectroscopy. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics.
Sir William Crookes was a British chemist and physicist who attended the Royal College of Chemistry, now part of Imperial College London, and worked on spectroscopy. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics.
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