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Fossil Resins: A Compilation (1891)

Fossil Resins: A Compilation (1891)

Lown, Clarence
Booth, Henry

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Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesGeology

ISBN10: 1166580334
ISBN13: 9781166580339
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fossil Resins: A Compilation (1891) is a comprehensive book written by Clarence Lown about fossil resins, which are also known as amber. The book is a compilation of various scientific studies and research conducted on fossil resins from different parts of the world. It covers the geological, chemical, and physical properties of fossil resins, as well as their uses in medicine, art, and jewelry making.The book begins with an introduction to fossil resins and their historical significance, followed by a detailed description of how they are formed and where they are found. It then delves into the chemical composition of fossil resins and their physical properties, such as color, transparency, and hardness.The book also covers the various uses of fossil resins in different cultures, including their use in medicine as a natural remedy for various ailments, as well as their use in art and jewelry making. It also includes a section on the identification and classification of different types of fossil resins, which is useful for collectors and researchers alike.Overall, Fossil Resins: A Compilation (1891) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of fossil resins, as well as for those interested in the history and cultural significance of these fascinating natural materials.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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