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- A richly illustrated guide to the gemstones of the world 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.
- About the Author: Robin Hansen is curator of minerals and gemstones at the Natural History Museum in London.
- 240 Pages
- Nature, Rocks & Minerals
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About the Book
Originally published: London: Natural History Museum, 2022, as: The Natural History Museum book of gemstones: a concise reference guide.Book Synopsis
A richly illustrated guide to the gemstones of the world
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.- Covers every kind of gemstone known to exist
- Features a wealth of beautiful, full-color photos
- Discusses the natural history of gemstones and their physical and chemical properties
- Explains how to distinguish the real from the fake
- Discusses cutting and polishing techniques and their use in adornment throughout history
- Includes invaluable identification tips
Review Quotes
"A good, concise reference book."---Dr. Robet B. Cook, Rocks & Minerals
"[A] welcome new addition to the class of 'pocket' gemstone reference guides."---Michelle Clark, The Australian Gemmologist
"[A] worthy source of information to students of gemmology, mineralogy and all readers with an interest in ornamental stones."---Susan M. Stocklmayer, The Australian Journal of Mineralogy
About the Author
Robin Hansen is curator of minerals and gemstones at the Natural History Museum in London.Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Rocks & Minerals
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Robin Hansen
Language: English
Street Date: April 12, 2022
TCIN: 84912635
UPC: 9780691214481
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-8902
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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