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Gemstones of the world

Schumann, Walter2009
Books, Manuscripts
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
Main title:
Gemstones of the world / by Walter Schumann
Imprint:
New York Sterling 2009
Collation:
319 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
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
ISBN:
9781402768293 (hbk)
Dewey class:
553.8 GEM
Local class:
553.8
Language:
English
BRN:
24608
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
St MarysNonfiction553.8 GEMAvailable
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