Wild Colonial Press: 30 books
Australian Gemstones Series Book 10 - 13
Identification of Ornamental Gem Materials, Emeralds, Gartets and Synthetic Gemstones
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2017
These pages contain books 10 to 13 of the Australian Gemstones Series. This series is specifically designed for the beginner wanting to learn more about gemstones or gem fossicking, they also make a wonderful refresher course for the more experienced.
Included in this publication are the following...
Australian Gemstones
Australian Gemstones Series
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2016
This publication is a compilation of the Australian Gemstones Series Book 1 to 4. Each book covers varying aspects relating to gemstones. Included are the following titles:- Book 1 Early Australian Gemstone Discoveries; Book 2 Early Australian Diamond Discoveries; Book 3 The Physical and Optical Properties of Gemstones and Book 4 Identification of Quartz and Its Varieties.
by Trudy Toohill
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2016
This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of the mineral quartz, and its ornamental varieties. Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify quartz. Each quartz variety is shown, with information on the...
Identification of Amber
Australian Gemstones Series Book 6
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2016
This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of amber, it’s appearance, diagnostic properties, common treatments and imitations. Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify amber. There is information...
Identification of Coral
Australian Gemstones Series Book 7
Language: English
Release Date: December 25, 2016
This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of coral, its appearance, diagnostic properties, common treatments and imitations. Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify coral. This is book 7 in ‘The Australian Gemstones’ Series.
by Trudy Toohill
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2018
This book, designed for the gemmologist or serious amateur, details the identification of Jade. It covers in detail Nephrite Jade and Jadeite, its formation, geology, simulants, distinguishing features, treatments, grading, diagnostic optical and physical properties, readings under various gemmological...
Identification of Synthetic Gemstones
Cubic Zirconia, Methods of Manutfacture & More...
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2017
This ebook takes a brief look at synthetic gemstones, in particular cubic zirconia and the various manufacturing methods used to produce synthetic gemstones.
This is volume 13 of the Australian Gemstones series and this volume is only available, at this stage, as an ebook.
Other books...
Identification of Opals
Australian Gemstones Series Book 9
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2016
This book contains a wealth of information on various types of opals, their appearance, diagnostic properties, imitations and how to tell the difference between potch and precious opal.
Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how...
by Trudy Toohill
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2018
This book, designed for the gemmologist or serious amateur, details the identification of Topaz. It covers in detail the optical and physical properties of topaz, it’s occurrences in nature, locations where topaz is found, how to cut a topaz, treatments of topaz, electrical conductivity of topaz...
The Reporting of Captain Moonlite the Loyal Bushranger
History Story in Newspaper Articles 1869 to 1880
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2016
The Reporting of Captain Moonlite the Loyal Bushranger, is a compilation of newspaper articles published from 1869 to 1880, which tell the story of the life and death of Andrew George Scott, and his companions in intricate detail as it was read by the nation over a century ago. These newspaper stories...
Identification of Beryl
Brief Guide To The Identification of Beryl
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2017
Brief guide to the identification of Beryl and its varieties.
The Reporting of Ben Hall the Brave Bushranger
His Story in Newspaper Articles 1862 - 1866
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2016
The Reporting of Ben Hall the Brave Bushranger, is a compilation of newspaper articles published from 1862 to 1866, which tell the story of the life and death of Ben Hall and his gang in intricate detail as it was read by the nation, and Ben Hall himself, over a century ago. These newspaper stories...
by River Pond
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2018
This booklet is a very brief guide to some of the instruments used by the gemmologist. It includes some practical hints and tips that will prove useful. It looks in particular at lighting methods for the microscope and how a refractometer works.
The Reporting of Australian Bushrangers
Book 1, 2 & 3 of the Australian Bushrangers in Print Series, Ben Hall, Captain Thunderbolt, Captain Moonlite
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2016
“The Reporting of Australian Bushrangers” is a compilation of Book 1 to 3 of the Australian Bushrangers in Print series. This compilation includes the reporting of Ben Hall, Frederick Wordsworth Ward alias Captain Thunderbolt and Andrew George Scott alias Captain Moonlite. This book tells the...