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Theophrastus on stones /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Theophrastus
Other Authors:	Richards, John F. C., Caley, Earle Radcliffe, 1900-1984 (Editor, Translator)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 1956.
Series:	Contributions in physical science ; 1. Graduate School monographs.
Subjects:	Mineralogy > Early works to 1800. Precious stones.

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