Mineralogia Polyglotta by Christian Keferstein

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Author Keferstein, Christian, 1784-1866
Title Mineralogia Polyglotta
Credits E-text prepared by David Starner, Robert Kropf, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Mineralogia Polyglotta" by Christian Keferstein is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the study of minerals, gems, and related stones, with a significant focus on their terminology in various languages, highlighting the intricate connections between mineralogy and linguistics. The book examines a wide array of natural substances, including precious stones and their properties, which could be of great interest to both gemologists and linguists. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the classifications of minerals and their names in multiple languages. It begins with the section on "Allgemeine Namen" (General Names), where Keferstein outlines various terms for minerals, fossils, earth, and stones from different linguistic backgrounds such as Sanskrit, Chinese, and Arabic. This multilingual approach sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of mineralogy across cultures, emphasizing both the scientific details and the etymological richness inherent in the study of these natural treasures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class QD: Science: Chemistry
LoC Class QE: Science: Geology
Subject Mineralogy
Category Text
EBook-No. 16718
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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