num_pages: 512
description: Foremost gemologist presents definitive study of the magical abilities and strange characteristics of precious stones. Wide range of sources — Greek, Latin documents, medieval lapidaries, Eddas, Egyptian writings, Oriental gem books, the Bible — reveal magic, occult, medicinal and religious uses of dozens of gems. 65 plates, 8 in color.
language: English
title: The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
titlecomplete: The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
genres: Magic, Reference, Geology, Science, Nonfiction, Supernatural, Occult, Folklore, History, Mythology
ratings_count: 89
publisher: Dover Publications