Diamonds in Nature [electronic resource] : A Guide to Rough Diamonds /
Tappert, Ralf.author.
Tappert, Michelle C.author.
Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates and explains the unique properties of natural diamonds, such as their crystal shapes, colors, surface textures, and mineral inclusions. It also contains up-to-date information about the origin and scientific significance of diamonds. With more than 200 high-quality photographs and drawings, it is an invaluable reference for the professional geoscientist and anyone with an interest in diamonds.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The origin of diamonds -- 2. The morphologies and shapes of diamonds -- 3. The colors of diamonds -- 4. The surface texture of diamonds -- 5. Inclusions in diamonds and their geological meaning.
Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates and explains the unique properties of natural diamonds, such as their crystal shapes, colors, surface textures, and mineral inclusions. It also contains up-to-date information about the origin and scientific significance of diamonds. With more than 200 high-quality photographs and drawings, it is an invaluable reference for the professional geoscientist and anyone with an interest in diamonds.
Mineralogy.
Mineralogy.