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Gemstones : a concise reference guide Cover Image Book Book

Gemstones : a concise reference guide

Hansen, Robin (author.).

Summary: "Gemstones have been a source of delight and fascination for thousands of years, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl to tough jade gems once used in weapons and pink topaz that was popular in Victorian jewelry. This book covers every known type of gemstone, exploring each one's unique beauty, rarity, and durability. It reveals how gems form, where they are found and mined, how to identify them, and more. With sumptuous color photos throughout, Gemstones offers dazzling insights into the world of the rare and the valuable."--

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780691214481
  • ISBN: 0691214484
  • Physical Description: print
    240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2022.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 230) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: The gemstones -- Well-known gems -- Less-known gems -- Organic gems.

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