The Encyclopedia of Gemstones and Minerals
- ISBN-10
- 0816021775
- ISBN-13
- 9780816021772
- Category
- Reference
- Pages
- 303
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1991
- Author
- Martin Holden
Description
Shows and describes the characteristics of over two hundred gems and minerals
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