Title: The Tourmaline : Its Relation as a Gem; Its Complex Nature; Its Wonderful Physical Properties, Etc., Etc.; With Special Reference to the Beautiful and Matchless Crystals Found in the State of Maine (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Aug 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0266526942
ISBN 13: 9780266526940
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
Weight: 356 grams

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Explore the colorful world of tourmaline and its rare mineral wonders.

This classic study dives into the gem’s beauty, its complex makeup, and the surprising ways light, electricity, and geology reveal its nature. From Maine’s Mt. Mica to ancient legends, discover how these crystals form, how they’re found, and what they can teach us about the natural world.

This edition surveys the tourmaline’s physical properties and its relationship to other gems, with detailed observations from mineral collecting and mining. It blends science, history, and geology to illuminate how nature builds these striking crystals and why they have fascinated people across the ages.

How tourmaline colors appear in the same crystal and what that means for identification
Methods scientists use to study gems, including light and polarization techniques
Stories of Mt. Mica and the surprising, surface-level nature of some gemstone deposits

Ideal for readers curious about gems, mining history, and the science behind crystal formation.

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