The Book of Diamonds Their Curious Lore Properties Tests and Synthetic Manufacture 1940

The Book of Diamonds: Their Curious Lore, Properties, Tests and Synthetic Manufacture 1940 is a comprehensive guide to diamonds written by J. Willard Hershey. The book covers a range of topics related to diamonds, including their history, properties, and uses. Hershey also provides detailed information on how to test the authenticity of diamonds and how they are manufactured synthetically. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of diamonds. The first section covers the history of diamonds, including their discovery and early uses. Hershey also provides information on famous diamonds throughout history, such as the Hope Diamond and the Koh-i-Noor Diamond.The second section of the book focuses on the properties of diamonds, including their physical and chemical characteristics. Hershey explains how diamonds are formed and how they are classified based on their color, clarity, and cut. He also provides information on how diamonds are valued and traded.The third section of the book covers diamond testing, including how to distinguish between natural and synthetic diamonds. Hershey provides detailed information on various tests used to determine the authenticity of diamonds, such as the thermal conductivity test and the ultraviolet fluorescence test.The final section of the book covers synthetic diamond manufacture, including the different methods used to create synthetic diamonds. Hershey explains how synthetic diamonds are used in industry and research, and also discusses the ethical considerations surrounding the use of synthetic diamonds.Overall, The Book of Diamonds: Their Curious Lore, Properties, Tests and Synthetic Manufacture 1940 is a comprehensive guide to diamonds that will appeal to anyone interested in the history, properties, and uses of these precious gems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.