Gemstones of the World
- ISBN-10
- 0719803012
- ISBN-13
- 9780719803017
- Series
- Gemstones of the World
- Category
- Precious stones
- Pages
- 279
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- N. A. G. Press
- Author
- Walter Schumann
Description
A comprehensive manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration, this text provides a description of the particular stone, including details of the properties and chemical composition which makes the stone unique. It also gives information on location of major deposits, and alternative names.
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