Gemstones of the World

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Specialists in earth science products since 1998, we serve the public, universities and colleges throughout the Globe as well as offering trade accounts to a wide range of geological services. More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in its rough, natural, polished, and cut renditions.

There are even full treatments of lesser-known gems; a special section on rocks as precious stones; and organic gem materials.

You'll find full treatments of lesser-known gems and minerals--from andalusite to vesuvianite--and a special section devoted to rocks as precious stones, including alabaster, onyx, obsidian, and fossils.

I had the original Gemstones and can thoroughly recommend this reprint with new photos and information on the latest discoveries. And considering its not a HUGE reference book I think somebody studying in this field could definitely carry this around with them! By bidding on, or purchasing this item, you are agreeing to us sharing your name and address details with that 3rd party supplier to allow us to fulfil our contractual obligations to you. Even the photographs, while very colorful and helpful, remain unchanged and could benefit from some modernization.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

And this updated edition contains a new chapter on the treatment of gemstones, expanded information on what's "New on the Market," and 400 additional stones. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. This is a complete survy of the gemstones of the world - with 1,500 stones illustrated in full colour and described. Crystals Galore I'm new to crystals but I'm learning daily this book has information on hundreds of precious and semi precious stones. Charts and tables (including the 'double fraction' figures that experts want) help collectors identify unknown gemstones and check for genuineness.

In addition to the perennially successful Gemstones of the World, first published in 1976, he has authored Collins Guide to Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones and Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones, among other authoritative guides. I would like to know, for example, which stones are too soft or brittle, and which are rare or endangered.