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The gemstones handbook is the essential resource for lapidarists, serious gem collectors, and amateur enthusiasts alike as well as the naturally occurring minerals that have long been prized as gemstonesfor example, diamonds, emeralds and rubiesthe book covers organic gems, such as pearls, amber, and coral, and synthetic gems and simulants, also known as imitations. Inclusions and blemishes 36 hr complete first module 2 gemstone preperation lu1. Minerals, crystals and gemstones a is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure formed by geological processes in contrast, a is an aggregate of one or more minerals. The clearest recognition guide available dk smithsonian handbook on. Mar 15, 1994 i got this book as ive rekindled my interest in collecting gemstones of various types and was looking for a guide to help me on the way. The gemstones handbook properties, identification and use hardcover january 1, 2008 by arthur thomas author 4. It describes the important properties of gemstones, discusses the instruments used for testing gemstones, and tests and procedures to be followed in the identification of gemstones. Gem gemstones symbols of beauty and power gubelin, e. Conveniently sized to fit in a pocket and features fullcolor, detailed photographs to make identification easy. This work will be helpful in making accurate determinations of gemstones. For example, all the gemstones that have silica sio2 as a building block are silicate gemstones. A great book for reading or reference, this handy 6. This is a very readable handbook on gemstones, organized well with excellent photos, combined with informative narrative and essential data, not to mention coverage on some rarer gemstones as well.
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