Philip's Guide to Gems, Stones and Crystals: A Practical Guide to the Identification and Use of Precious and Semiprecious Stones
Oldershaw, CallyAuthor
Credo Reference (Firm)
London [Eng.] : Philip's,
2003
A fascinating, richly illustrated guide to the identification and use of gemstones. The introduction describes the geology, chemistry and properties of gems in clear and accessible terms. The main section supplies complete descriptions of a wide range of gems.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Introduction -- Gem formation -- Mining -- Crystal structure -- Optical properties -- Physical properties -- Fashioning and cutting -- Imitation and synthetic stones -- Enhancement -- History of gems -- Famous diamonds -- Gemlore & Birthstones -- Colour -- Classification -- GEMS -- Maps of gem locations -- Glossary -- Useful addresses and acknowledgements.
A fascinating, richly illustrated guide to the identification and use of gemstones. The introduction describes the geology, chemistry and properties of gems in clear and accessible terms. The main section supplies complete descriptions of a wide range of gems.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Description based on title page of print version.
Geology
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Mineralogy

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