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Magnetic and Electric Influences

The word “electricity” is derived from the Greek “elektron,” which was the name for amber, a mineralised resin of extinct pine-trees. It was well-known to the people of pre-historic times; later to the early Egyptians, and, at a still later date, we have recorded how Thales -the Greek philosopher, who lived about the close of [...]

Light and diaphaneity

Probably the most important of the many important physical properties possessed by precious stones are those of light and its effects, for to these all known gems owe their beauty, if not actual fascination.

When light strikes a cut or polished stone, one or more of the following effects are observed:–it may be transmitted through [...]