description: This new edition of 'Gemstones' explores the nature of gems, their beauty, rarity &amp; durability, &amp; the mineral properties that govern these qualities. It describes the most popular stones in detail, showing how gem minerals form, &amp; how they are mined.
language: English
title: Gemstones
titlecomplete: Gemstones (Natural History Museum)
genres: Science
ratings_count: 17
publisher: The Natural History Museum