the GOSSAMER GLOSSARY

19th century balances and method for finding specific gravity

Specific Gravity

In the late 1800’s the understanding of scientic process was much easier to grasp because the method of writing of these was much simpler, less complicated by terms and language...

Specific Gravity

In the late 1800’s the understanding of scientic process was much easier to grasp because the method of writing of these was much simpler, less complicated by terms and language...

Hardness -Mohs Scale of Ten Minerals

Hardness -Mohs Scale of Ten Minerals

In other words hardness represents a stones resistence to abrasion and scratching.  A gem would not make fine jewels if its beauty could be easily tarnished.

Hardness -Mohs Scale of Ten Minerals

In other words hardness represents a stones resistence to abrasion and scratching.  A gem would not make fine jewels if its beauty could be easily tarnished.

Streak of a Mineral

Streak of a Mineral

The streak of a mineral is the color of its powder.
 This powder varies in color, and may be white, gray, red, etc.  It is obtained by scratching the mineral...

Streak of a Mineral

The streak of a mineral is the color of its powder.
 This powder varies in color, and may be white, gray, red, etc.  It is obtained by scratching the mineral...

Ponderable Matter and its forms

PONDERABLE MATTER - Solid, Liquid, Aeriform

MATTER- Whatver occupies space, whatever we can see or touch is known as matter. glossary  schoolers sources Source Info from  late 1800's to early 1900's for simpler introductory understanding Earth,...

PONDERABLE MATTER - Solid, Liquid, Aeriform

MATTER- Whatver occupies space, whatever we can see or touch is known as matter. glossary  schoolers sources Source Info from  late 1800's to early 1900's for simpler introductory understanding Earth,...