Gemstones: A Complete Color Reference for Precious and Semiprecious Stones of the World
- ISBN-10
- 0785834982
- ISBN-13
- 9780785834984
- Series
- Gemstones
- Category
- Nature
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-12-15
- Publisher
- Chartwell Books
- Authors
- Karen Hurrell, Mary L. Johnson
Description
This fascinating work provides a truly stunning visual guide to the beautiful world of gemstones. It brings together a wealth of information in clearly worded text accompanied by a dazzling collection of color photographs showing gems in their natural and cut states. From subjects as diverse as identifying and collecting minerals and advanced testing, to ethical sourcing of gems, every aspect of gemstones is covered, and is presented with a wealth of research in easy-to-understand sections, making it a must-have reference work for anyone who wants to delve into the exciting world of gems.
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- 2019-09-05
- 192 pages
- Paperback
- Herbert Press
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