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Origin of precious stones

All precious stones are transparent, or at least translucent, from which it may be concluded that the matter of which each consists is homogeneous. Now this homogeneity could never have been attained by the mixture of their elements in the solid state, however finely these may have been pulverized, and hence they must have been [...]

Origin of precious stones

Though the origin, formation, composition, characteristics and tests of each stone will be examined in detail when dealing with the stones seriatim, it is necessary to enquire into those particulars of origin which are common to all, in order thoroughly to understand why they differ from other non-metallic and metallic minerals.

At the very commencement [...]