This fascinating text contains a detailed treatise on the use of X-Ray optics in the taxonomy of minerals and gem stones. An interesting and informative book on the subject, X-Ray Optics - The Diffraction of X-Rays by Finite and Imperfect Crystals is a must-have for anyone with an interest the study of crystals and constitutes a great addition to any gemmological collection. Arthur James Cochran Wilson (28 November 1914 - 1 July 1995) was a Canadian crystallographer, most famous for his contributions to X-ray crystallography and elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1963. This book has been elected for republication now due to its immense educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the subject.

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