Screen LibraryPrecious stones: for curative wear : and other remedial uses: likewise the nobler metals /
Precious Stones: For Curative Wear; and Other Remedial Uses presents the different gem stones that is regarded as a powerful tool to cure the ailing in ancient times. This book discusses the myths, superstitions, and biblical significance associated with the stone. It particularly demonstrates the b...
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J. Wright & Co.,
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| Publisher Address: | Bristol : |
| Publication Dates: | 1907. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9781483166841 |
| Summary: |
Precious Stones: For Curative Wear; and Other Remedial Uses presents the different gem stones that is regarded as a powerful tool to cure the ailing in ancient times. This book discusses the myths, superstitions, and biblical significance associated with the stone. It particularly demonstrates the belief of ancient people in the power of the diamond. Some of the topics covered in the book are the weight, historical background, and healing effects of diamond. Considerable chapters examine the weight, origin, and healing effects of these gem stone, including amethyst, aqua-marine, ruby, calciu |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xviii pages, 1 leaf, 486 pages) |
| ISBN: |
9781483194325 1483194329 |
| Index Number: | R133 |
| CLC: | R133 |
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Front Cover; Precious Stones: For Curative Wear; and other Remedial Uses: Likewise: The Nobler Metals; Copyright Page; Dedication; Preface; Table of Contents; CORRECTIONS; CHAPTER 1. PRECIOUS STONES; FOR CURATIVE WEAR; AND OTHER REMEDIAL USES; INTEODU CTION.; PRECIOUS STONES; THE DIAMOND; THE SAPPHIRE; THE EMERALD; THE RUBY; GARNETS; THE TOPAZ; THE AMETHYST; THE JASPER; THE OPAL; THE TURQUOISE; CORALS.; THE PEARL; AGATES; THE ONYX; THE LOADSTONE; AMBER; LAPIS LAZULI; THE MOONSTONE; THE TOADSTONE; THE EAGLE STONE; JET; THE ADDER STONE; EPITOME; CHAPTER 2. METALS-THE NOBLER; INTRODUCTION. Goldsilver; platinum; copper; lead; tin; iron and zing; epitome; index; works by the same author. |