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Arthur Thomas
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The Gemstones Handbook (Properties, Identification and Use) |
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English |
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Hardcover |
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2008 |
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0760794383 |
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New Holland Publishers, UK |
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1.75 pounds |
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6.5 x 8.7 x 1.3 inches |
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1ST |
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Product Description
256 Pages. The Gemstones Handbook is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the world of precious gems and ornamental stones. Features over 200 mineral gems, organics and synthetics. Clear, concise and user-friendly. Includes background information on crystal structures and rock types. Stunning photos and precise diagrams allow for easy identification. Each entry features an easy-reference table of properties, which include hardness, cleavage and fracture. A beautiful, top quality book! PART 1: The World of Gemstones. The APpeal of Gemstones, Basic Rock Types, Principles of Rock Formation and Physical Properties. PART 2: A Gemstone Guide. Encyclopedic Section with information on origins, properties and qualities of over 200 stones as well as major world sources. PART 3: The Art of the Gem. The History and Popularity of Collecting. Cutting and Finishing Processes.
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