Portrait of George Frederick Kunz

George Frederick Kunz

George Frederick Kunz was an American mineralogist and mineral collector.

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The Curious Lore of Precious Stones Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary

"The Curious Lore of Precious Stones" by George Frederick Kunz is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into th...

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Shakespeare and Precious Stones Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Stones of His Time Came from

"Shakespeare and Precious Stones" by George Frederick Kunz is a scholarly examination of the references to precious stones within the works of William...

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Rings for the finger : $b from the earliest known times to the present, with full descriptions of the origin, early making, materials, the archæology, history, for affection, for love, for engagement, for wedding, commemorative, mourning, etc.

"Rings for the Finger" by George Frederick Kunz is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significance...

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The magic of jewels and charms

"The Magic of Jewels and Charms" by George Frederick Kunz is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the his...

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The Book of the Pearl The history, art, science, and industry of the queen of gems

"The Book of the Pearl" by George Frederick Kunz and Charles Hugh Stevenson is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th centur...

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