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Sec. IV, Ch. 1: Semi-Precious Stone, Agate

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SECTION IV.
SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES.
Of less commercial value than those described in the fore­going pages, but nevertheless many of them very beautiful.
Τ is deemed advisable to arrange this large series of Stones in alphabetical order, without expressing any opinion as to their relative
values. Many of these Stones were formerly much worn,
but at present there is only a slight demand for them.
In my opinion however, some of them, especially the
Amethyst, will again become fashionable.
The coloured plates represent several of these stones,
shewing their crystalline form, which it is hoped may serve
as a guide to those who are interested in the study of
gems,
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