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The imitations of this gem are feebly translucent, and lose their beautiful tone of color by candle-light. They are also much inferior in hardness, and have a greater specific gravity.
The imitations of this gem are feebly translucent, and lose their beautiful tone of color by candle-light. They are also much inferior in hardness, and have a greater specific gravity.