Author : Peter Bancroft
Publisher :
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 37,42 MB
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Mineralogy.
ISBN : 9780961346119
100 field trips to many of the world's exotic gem and crystal mines.
Author : Lance Grande
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 18,30 MB
Release : 2009-11-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 0226305112
"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.
Author : Cally Oldershaw
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 16,95 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781552978146
A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.
Author : R. F. Symes
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,86 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Crystallography
ISBN :
Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life.
Author : Dan Green
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,80 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Gems
ISBN : 9780241228135
Dig deep to discover our rocky planet, packed with natural wonders. Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children. Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy. More than 1,000 stunning photographs showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can recognise sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eye-catching material are described in-depth, together with their broad range of uses in art, industry, architecture, and science. Keep your eyes open for rainbow rocks, fluorescent minerals, priceless diamonds, and meteor showers on your geological journey of discovery. Meet dinosaurs in the prehistoric period to understand how fossils form, join the pyramid builders of ancient Egypt to investigate the limestone bricks, and take a dip in the ocean on the hunt for clams, cowries, and cockles. Treasure seekers, get set to start your own collection with The Rock and Gem Book.
Author : Kennie Lyman
Publisher : Touchstone
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 36,87 MB
Release : 1986-03-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780671604301
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones provides both the connoisseur and the casual collector with a compact, easy-to-use volume describing more than 100 rare varieties of minerals whose beauty and mystery have possessed our imaginations from time immemorial. More than 450 brilliant photographs accompany profiles of each gem, covering such aspects as appearance, physical properties -- density, hardness, refraction -- occurrence, and how to judge quality and value. Additional sections describe the process of cutting gemstones and the techniques professional gemologists use to evaluate a stone's weight and optical properties. Detailed and comprehensive, this book is essential for anyone interested in the study of gems and precious stones.
Author : David C. Cook
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,71 MB
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 9781782742593
With 300 entries, Minerals and Gemstones includes a colour photograph, and a key information table including specifications such as the colour, lustre, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, habit and crystal system for each type of mineral and gemstone featured.
Author : Ra Bonewitz
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,29 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 9780751344004
From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth s buried treasures. Specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock, mineral, and fossil entry contains a photograph of the specimen together with lively, wide-ranging text describing its qualities and history of use. In addition, a detailed, at-a-glance reference panel provides key data for identification and classification.
Author : Cally Hall
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,81 MB
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0744020557
Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge on over 130 gemstones from around the world. Learn how gemstones are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. It’s a wonderful book for beginners, students and gemstone-enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification. Handbook of Gemstones is filled with all you need to know about the fascinating world of gemstones — cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones and precious metals. Inside, you’ll find: • Fast facts for quick reference, including chemical composition, hardness, gravity, luster and reflective value. • Photo close-ups of key details and highlights of distinguishing features. • Illustrations of faceting and shapes popular for each gemstone. • A detailed introduction to everything a beginner gemologist needs to know, including how gemstones form, the different properties, crystal shapes, faceting and the history of gems. Everything you ever wanted to know about gems Delve into the one-of-a-kind characteristics, colors and attributes of more than 130 gemstones with this compact visual guide. For easy classification, each stone’s entry includes annotated photographs to highlight distinguishing features and concise details about the attributes of gems. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, this gemology book explores what gemstones are, how they are classified and how to identify them by their physical and optical properties. It also shows you how they were fashioned and imitated throughout history. Learn the differences between varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones and precious metals. It includes a glossary for many more technical and scientific terms, and over 800 high-quality photos of gems, making it the ideal gift for any budding gemologist! Love what you’re seeing? Check out other titles in the series! The DK Handbook series is an incredible collection of titles that fascinate curious minds. Other books include Rocks and Minerals, Dinosaurs, and Prehistoric Life, and Stars and Planets.
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : N. A. G. Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 19,38 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Precious stones
ISBN : 9780719803017
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.
