Crystal & gem
By: written by R.F. Symes and R.R. Harding ; [special photography, Colin Keates].
Contributors: Harding, R. R.; Keates, Colin, ill.
Edition: Rev. ed.
Series: DK eyewitness books
Publisher: DK Pub.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9780756606633
Subjects: Crystals -- Juvenile literature.; Crystallography -- Juvenile literature.; Precious stones -- Juvenile literature.; Crystals.; Crystallography.; Precious stones.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Other titles: Eyewitness crystal & gem
Description: Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how they are used in industry.  Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.
Notes: "Discover the many uses of crystals--from spectacular jewelry to technological tools"--Cover.

Includes index.