Gemstones of the world
Schumann, Walter2009
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More than 1,500 full-colour photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in its rough, natural, polished and cut renditions. Each entry offers complete information on the gemstones formation, structure, physical properties and characteristics
Gemstones of the world / by Walter Schumann
New York Sterling 2009
319 p. colour illustrations
Origin and structure of gemstones -- Properties of gemstones -- Deposits and production of gemstones -- Cutting and polishing of gems -- Classification of gemstones -- Value of gemstones -- Description of gemstones -- Best-known gemstones -- Lesser-known gemstones -- Gemstones for collectors -- Rocks as gemstones -- Organic gemstones -- Imitation and synthetic gemstones -- New on the market -- Symbolic and beneficial gemstones
9781402768293 (hbk)
553.8 GEM
553.8
English
24608
Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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St Marys | Nonfiction | 553.8 GEM | Available |