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Texas Gemstones

Elbert A. King

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Amber, agate, and the other gems hidden in Texas ground come to light in Elbert King's guide. He explains the properties of gemstones and crystals, then the cutting, polishing, and tumbling that turn rough stone to jewel. A useful handbook for the rock hound and lapidary. Go looking for the buried color in the Texas earth.

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46 chapters

  1. 1Texas Gemstones
  2. 2Contents
  3. 3Illustrations
  4. 4INTRODUCTION
  5. 5Properties of Gemstones
  6. 6Crystals
  7. 7CUTTING AND POLISHING OF GEMSTONES
  8. 8Cabochon Gems
  9. 9Faceted Gems
  10. 10Tumbled Gems
  11. 11TEXAS GEMSTONES
  12. 12Amber
  13. 13Augite
  14. 14Beryl
  15. 15Celestite
  16. 16Diamond
  17. 17Epidote
  18. 18Fluorite

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