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The Elements of Chemical Science, Vol. 2 of 2
Excerpt from The Elements of Chemical Science, Vol. 2 of 2
Lustre. One of the most remarkable properties of metals is their lustre. When polished, they are always shining, and their fractured surfaces present in a greater or less degree the same appearance This property exists even when they are reduced to powder. In this therefore they differ exceedingly from bodies of an earthy nature; and the quality is so constant, that it has acquired the name of metallic brilliancy.
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Lustre. One of the most remarkable properties of metals is their lustre. When polished, they are always shining, and their fractured surfaces present in a greater or less degree the same appearance This property exists even when they are reduced to powder. In this therefore they differ exceedingly from bodies of an earthy nature; and the quality is so constant, that it has acquired the name of metallic brilliancy.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
544 pages, Paperback
Published November 15, 2017
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