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Gemstones
This new edition of 'Gemstones' explores the nature of gems, their beauty, rarity & durability, & the mineral properties that govern these qualities. It describes the most popular stones in detail, showing how gem minerals form, & how they are mined.
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First published October 23, 1992
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January 29, 2020
Good basic introduction. However too short to really explain any of the science.
October 2, 2019
A Natural History Museum publication, this was very technical to begin with, but the list of covered gemstones was interesting.
May 3, 2016
Very minimalistic and could be a useful short introduction to gemstones for the newbies!
March 10, 2017
Good reference book with nice pictures. It's a quick read and gives a lot of basic information. Great for beginners in the gemology field like me !
April 23, 2020
A very good gifting option for boyfriend to their girlfriend, in case the girl like stones and gems. XD
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