Hardness is perhaps one of the most important features in a stone, especially those of the “gem” series, for no matter how colour, lustre, general beauty and even rarity may entitle a stone to the designation “precious,” unless it possesses great hardness it cannot be used as a gem or jewel. Consequently, the hardness...
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