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Gemstones
"Abundant color photos capture the beauty of gemstones in both their natural and cut states....The text details popular and lesser known gems, and discusses such factors as their special attributes...."-- "California Geology. "Informative, interesting and a visual delight...a good choice for a secondary school or public library."-- "Appraisal
. 60 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 7 3/4.
. 60 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 7 3/4.
59 pages, Unknown Binding
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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