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An Essay About The Origins And Virtues Of Gems
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ISBN10: 1163442453
ISBN13: 9781163442456
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 208
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163442456
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 208
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Essay About The Origins And Virtues Of Gems is a book written by Robert Boyle, a prominent figure in the scientific revolution of the 17th century. The book is a philosophical and scientific exploration of the origins and properties of gems, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Boyle examines the geological processes that create gems, as well as their physical and chemical properties. He also explores the cultural and symbolic meanings that have been attributed to gems throughout history, including their use in jewelry, medicine, and magic. Throughout the book, Boyle argues that gems are not only valuable for their beauty and rarity, but also for their potential medicinal and spiritual properties. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between science, philosophy, and culture, and remains a classic work in the field of gemology.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.
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