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Author : Julius Wodiska
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1918
Category : Precious stones
ISBN : NYPL:33433066417548
Author : Karen Hurrell,Mary L. Johnson
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780785834984
This fascinating work provides a truly stunning visual guide to the beautiful world of gemstones. It brings together a wealth of information in clearly worded text accompanied by a dazzling collection of color photographs showing gems in their natural and cut states. From subjects as diverse as identifying and collecting minerals and advanced testing, to ethical sourcing of gems, every aspect of gemstones is covered, and is presented with a wealth of research in easy-to-understand sections, making it a must-have reference work for anyone who wants to delve into the exciting world of gems.
Author : William D. Birch,Bill Birch,Dermot A. Henry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Precious stones
ISBN : 1921833068
Victoria is often seen as the forgotten state when it comes to gem minerals. The history of gems in Victoria is inextricably linked to the discovery of gold in 1851. In 1854, George Milner Stephen publicised for the first time, the discovery of gems in Victoria. These included blue and white sapphires from Ballarat diggings and rubies, topaz and garnet from the River Ovens in northeast Victoria. In 1857, well-known German natural historian Ludwig Becker reported that these same gems could also be found where there was gold.
Author : Elizabeth Ferry,Annabel Vallard,Andrew Walsh
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781487503178
Based on a Wenner-Gren international workshop, held at the Royal Ontario Museum, this book addresses the complexity of human-mineral engagements through ethnographic case studies and anthropological reflections on different people and the minerals they deem 'precious.'
Author : Kennie Lyman
Publisher : Touchstone
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1986-03-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0671604309
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones provides both the connoisseur and the casual collector with a compact, easy-to-use volume describing more than 100 rare varieties of minerals whose beauty and mystery have possessed our imaginations from time immemorial. More than 450 brilliant photographs accompany profiles of each gem, covering such aspects as appearance, physical properties -- density, hardness, refraction -- occurrence, and how to judge quality and value. Additional sections describe the process of cutting gemstones and the techniques professional gemologists use to evaluate a stone's weight and optical properties. Detailed and comprehensive, this book is essential for anyone interested in the study of gems and precious stones.
Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Gem cutting
ISBN : OCLC:959795547
Author : Lance Grande,Allison Augustyn
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780226305110
"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.
Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465494511
A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You’ll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin’ It With Stones And Minerals • Stunning high-quality photographs. • Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. • Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.
Author : George Frederick Kunz
Publisher : New York : Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Beads
ISBN : UOM:39015049205779
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0395511372
Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.
Author : JULIUS. WODISKA
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033395854
Author : Martin Holden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0816021775
Shows and describes the characteristics of over two hundred gems and minerals
Author : Leonard James Spencer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Precious stones
ISBN : UOM:39015015217683
Author : Julius Wodiska
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0331578514
Excerpt from A Book of Precious Stones: The Identification of Gems and Gem Minerals, and an Account of Their Scientific, Commercial, Artistic, and Historical Aspects From all these various standpoints has the subject been approached. The precious stones are described in chapters devoted to each, in the order in which they rank in popular estima tion, as are also the more important semi precious stones, which are classified, those occasionally used being briefly treated. Dia mond-cutting, its history and processes, the lapidary and his work, imitations and recon structed gems, myths and legends, favourite gems of the great, gems and gem minerals in museums, the tr ou' of the djamond cut ters, and the des jewelry in the new arts and craftsfmovement, are all considered, and further valuable specific in formation is comprehended in appended lists, tables, and an extensive bibliography. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Sam L. VanLandingham
Publisher : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSD:31822002419299