Bibliograph

Gemstones, a concise reference guide, Robin Hansen

Type

Label

Gemstones, a concise reference guide, Robin Hansen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 230) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gemstones

Nature of contents

handbooksbibliography

Oclc number

1311281942

Responsibility statement

Robin Hansen

Sub title

a concise reference guide

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."--, Provided by publisher

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