Since the East Texas area has many minerals in the categories which yield semiprecious stones of commercial value--jasper, wood agate, wood opal, and silicified stone, the author undertook this study to determine: (1) the extent which these minerals could be utilized as sources for gems; (2) the equipment necessary for cutting and polishing the stones; and (3) the techniques for finishing the gems.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc75511 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Pledger, Leon Monroe |
| Contributors | Stafford, Cora Elder, 1897-1964, Williams, Ronald |
| Publisher | North Texas State Teachers College |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 52 leaves : ill., Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas - Walker County |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Pledger, Leon Monroe |
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