Beginner's Guide to Gemmology

Content: 
Beginner's Guides are available on the following subjects, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Page v
1 - Gemmology, the Science of Gem Materials, Pages 1-19
2 - Colour, Lustre and Sheen, Pages 20-35
3 - Crystallography, the Science of Crystal Structures, Pages 36-53
4 - Hardness, Fracture, Cleavage and Parting, Pages 54-62
5 - Specific Gravity, Pages 63-77
6 - Refractive Index and Double Refraction, Pages 78-101
7 - The Optics of Polished Gemstones, Pages 102-125
8 - Absorption and Emission Spectra, Pages 126-139
9 - Luminescent and Electrical Properties of Gems, Pages 140-152
10 - Organic Gem Materials and their Simulants, Pages 153-168
11 - Synthetic Gemstones, Pages 169-193
12 - Gemstone Simulants, Pages 194-209
APPENDIX A - Gemstone profiles. Inclusions in natural and man-made gems, Pages 210-216
APPENDIX B - Gemstone constants, units of measurement and Miller indices, Pages 217-227
APPENDIX C - Bibliography, Page 228
APPENDIX D - Examination Notes, Pages 229-230
Index, Pages 231-234