The materials covered in the book include Amber and Copal; Jet; Ivory; Bone; Antler; Rhino horn; Horn; Tortoiseshell; Pearl; Shell; Coral, and other materials of plant and animal origin that have been used as gem or ornamental material. The book describes how to recognize them and how to distinguish them from the materials most commonly used to imitate them, for example plastic. A comprehensive list of materials is included and each is presented with details of its origin, availability and conservation status, examples of, and a brief history of, their use. Organics fit together because of their origins, because they are constantly used together, have similar histories and were the earliest gem materials used. 200 color images are included for ease of reference and identification, allowing you to identify this material by sight, avoiding the usual gemological tests which ruin them. Organics occur in modern and antique jewelry, in decorative items and in some furniture, and this book draws all the information together to provide the first complete overview of the subject. * A unique reference book comprehensively documenting organic materials * Highly illustrated color filled book for ease of reference * Learn the background and how to identify organic material
Product Identifiers
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN-13
9780719804212
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95834383
Product Key Features
Author
Maggie Campbell Pedersen
Publication Name
Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Chemistry, Geography & Geosciences
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
282 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Maggie Campbell Pedersen
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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