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 CHAPTER II.

ON COLORED STONES.

—Oriental Stones, Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst, and Topaz. THESE gems are considered to belong to the same class, having the same chemical characters, specific gravity, and hardness, differing only in color.

perfect Sapphire first claims our attention. When pure, its color is of a clear and