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Gemstones : a concise reference guide Cover Image Book

Gemstones : a concise reference guide / Robin Hansen.

Hansen, Robin (Gemologist), (author.).

Summary:

"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."-- Provided by publisher

Record details

  • ISBN: 0691214484
  • ISBN: 9780691214481
  • Physical Description: 240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2022.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 230) and index.

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Subject: Gems > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Gems > Identification.
Precious stones > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Precious stones > Identification.
Genre: Handbooks and manuals.

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  • 11 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 14 total copies.
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Marion Library 553.8 HAN (Text) 37810435788939 Adult Nonfiction Available -