Gemstones

Cally Oldershaw (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

192 Seiten

2006
Collins (Verlag)
978-0-00-723301-4 (ISBN)

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Explores the history of ornamental stones, discussing their different social and cultural meanings and monetary values through the ages. This pocket-sized book features specific details about the crystal system, hardness, composition, lustre and gemstone 'family' of each gem. It is useful for amateurs and enthusiasts alike.

This is a handy guide identifying over 170 types of the world's gemstones with beautiful colour photography taken from the Smithsonian Institution's archives. "Gem Gemstones" is an indispensable guide for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. This pocket-sized book explores the fascinating history of ornamental stones, discussing their different social and cultural meanings and monetary values through the ages. Each page features specific details about the crystal system, hardness, composition, lustre and gemstone 'family' of each gem. Full colour photography for each specimen with cut and uncut examples from the Smithsonian Institution's archives are included throughout, as well as up-to-date information on where to go to view such gems. Simple illustrations show the crystal structure of each stone for ease of identification and a complete glossary and bibliography show where to go for further information.

Cally Oldershaw has an international reputation as a leading gemmologist. She has written a large number of books on gems and precious stones for a wide-ranging audience.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	4.9.2006
Reihe/Serie	Collins GEM
Zusatzinfo	col. Illustrations
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	82 x 116 mm
Gewicht	114 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Mineralogie / Paläontologie
ISBN-10	0-00-723301-9 / 0007233019
ISBN-13	978-0-00-723301-4 / 9780007233014
Zustand	Neuware