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Topaz Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Topaz
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Topaz Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of the topaz it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Topaz
Ancient people believed that a topaz would change color when near a poisoned food or drink. Both the Greeks and the Egyptians said a wearer of topaz was protected from harm. Today it’s mostly made into jewelry, but this gem has been valued for thousands of years. Readers learn about the stories surrounding topaz, as well as the facts behind its formation in igneous rocks. Brilliant images of these colorful stones prove their value and enhance the geology lesson found in the main content.
Identification of Topaz
This book, designed for the gemmologist or serious amateur, details the identification of Topaz. It covers in detail the optical and physical properties of topaz, it's occurrences in nature, locations where topaz is found, how to cut a topaz, treatments of topaz, electrical conductivity of topaz and stones which are often confused with topaz. This book will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify topaz. This book may also prove useful to the gem fossicker in the field.
A Temple of Topaz
Sermons, each based on a text that shaped the life of a famous person.
Topaz the Sunken Treasure
A battle for the magical world of Lemuria is raging and an evil sorceress called Obsidian is on the brink of victory. Get ready for swashbuckling adventures with the Princess Pirates as they use their magical powers to help the people and animals of Lemuria, whilst embracing the values of teamwork, friendship, girl power, courage, and loyalty.
Topaz
Part of the Gem Book series, this book is a review of the history, geology and gemmological aspects of topaz. The gem mineral is vigorously examined.
Topaz in the Limelight
When Topaz has a chance encounter with Madame Catovia, a fortune teller at the Starbridge Summer Festival, she ignores the prediction that she will never be a star. But when she finds herself cut out of a crowd scene despite standing next to the poisonous Octavia Quaver during filming, and only manages to get a part as a dead body in a re-make of Murder Mile, Topaz begins to wonder if Madame Catovia is right after all. Then Octavia's pushy mother Pauline is ordered off the film set and Octavia makes a strangely familiar prediction ...
