Author : Cally Oldershaw
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 17,56 MB
Release : 2013-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0007551150
A handy guide identifying over 170 types of the world’s gemstones with beautiful colour photography taken from the Smithsonian Institution’s archives.
Author : Cally Oldershaw
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 15,86 MB
Release : 2005-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402724060
Describes the history and characteristics of the most common gemstones, explains the unique qualities of the gems, and looks at how they are mined, cut, and polished.
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Collins
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 23,39 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 9780002199094
A guide to the major rocks, minerals and gemstones found in Europe. It contains an introduction to the basics of mineralogy, followed by a list of the general features of a rock that can be used in its identification. It also explains how to tell the basic difference between an igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock, allowing quick reference to the major identification sections for each of these classes. In these will be found comprehensive descriptions of each rock or mineral, with details of its composition, hardness, specific gravity, colour, fracture, cleavage, streak, lustre, transparency and crystal system, as well as notes on how it is formed and where it might be found, both in the UK and in the rest of the world.
Author : MJ Kinman
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 25,98 MB
Release : 2020-10-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1617459461
Piece dazzling diamond and gorgeous gemstone quilts Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with jewel quilting ideas to help you express your own creativity. Get helpful advice on fabric selection and quilting patterns to illuminate each cut. A sample gem quilt pattern helps you practice as you follow along step by step. Then find your own muse and bring any gemstone to life in exquisite detail. Just as gems can sparkle and glow in a million different ways, you’ll be inspired by the author’s work and a gallery of student quilts to help you let go of perfection and embrace the chaos of color and light. Shine on! Learn to create freezer-paper patterns for your own gemstone quilts Build skills as you sew a sample diamond quilt top, with step-by-step instructions See a gallery of ground-breaking jewel quilts from the author and her students
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 31,76 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
Describes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 50,81 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780395511374
Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.
Author : Alastair Fitter
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 47,25 MB
Release : 2012-04-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0007441908
The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.
Author : Cally Oldershaw
Publisher : Collins
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 30,95 MB
Release : 2008-04-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780007286737
A handy guide identifying over 170 types of the world's gemstones with beautiful colour photography taken from the Smithsonian Institution's archives.
Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 30,37 MB
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465494510
A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You'll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin' It With Stones And Minerals - Stunning high-quality photographs. - Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. - Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.
Author : Isidore Kozminsky
Publisher :
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 15,22 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Charms
ISBN :
