The first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated stones, synthetics, and look-alikes.
Author(s): Antoinette Matlins & Antonio C Bonanno
400 Pages
Nature, Natural Resources
Description
About the Book
Contents: Setting Up a Basic Lab; Proper Lighting; How to Use Each Instrument & What It Will Show; Major Errors and How to Correct Them, and more. Appendixes: Charts & Tables of Gemstone Properties, Schools, Laboratories, Associations and Publications, Readings. Glossary. Index.
Book Synopsis
The first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated stones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The book's approach is direct and practical, and its style easy to understand. Using a simple, step-by-step system, the authors explain how to ...
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Natural Resources
Publisher: Gemstone Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Antoinette Matlins & Antonio C Bonanno
Language: English
Street Date: August 30, 2016
TCIN: 88268481
UPC: 9780997014556
Item Number (DPCI): 247-40-1463
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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