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The Spectroscope and Gemmology

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This book is very disappointing. Although it goes into good depth, that depth is on a very, very limited number of stones/minerals. On top of that, there isn't a single color illustration in the whole book! This appears to be a book that was written decades ago, due to the B&W and the fact that it's missing many, many modern stones. It will be a fair resource for very common stones, but my quest for a color, modern, fairly complete reference regarding the spectra of stones continues. I strongly advise you to make sure that you buy this from Amazon or a seller with a good return policy...you will most likely be disappointed like I was.

Spectrometry analysis depends upon positions within the spectrum and color relationships when contrasted with a light source spectrum. To publish a book that neglects one half of the topic is unworthy of the authors. This book should be reprinted with all spectrums in full color as the original photos must have shown. It would move from ho-hum to excellent. Phil O.

If your interest is Gem ID with a Spectroscope, Then this book is a must have. It covers in great detail spectroscopy as it applies to gemstones. The illustrations are in B/W.

If you are interested in the world of gems. This the book for you. It will help you identify and understand the beauty and wonder of gems.