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Gemstones - by Robin Hansen (Paperback)

Name: Gemstones - by Robin Hansen (Paperback)
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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.

Specifications

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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