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Turquoise : The World Story of a Fascinating Gemstone by Joe Dan Lowry and Joe P. Lowry (2010, Hardcover)
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"Turquoise: The World Story of a Fascinating Gemstone" by Joe Dan Lowry is a beautifully illustrated first edition hardcover book published by Gibbs Smith in 2010. This captivating book delves into the nature and science of turquoise, exploring its geological formation and showcasing its significance throughout history. With a focus on earth sciences and geology, this 256-page book offers a comprehensive look at the unique world of turquoise, making it a must-have for anyone interested in rocks and minerals.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGibbs Smith, Publisher
ISBN-101423602897
ISBN-139781423602897
eBay Product ID (ePID)81818011
Product Key Features
Book TitleTurquoise : the World Story of a Fascinating Gemstone
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicEarth Sciences / Geology, Rocks & Minerals
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Science
AuthorJoe Dan Lowry, Joe P. Lowry
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight73 Oz
Item Length10.5 in
Item Width11 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-015066
Dewey Edition22
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal553.8/7
Table Of ContentPreface 6 Acknowledgments 8 Introduction 10 1 Knowing the Mystical Qualities of Turquoise 19 2 Learning the International History of Turquoise 43 3 Studying the Geology and Mineralogy of Turquoise 103 4 Mining Turquoise 121 5 Cutting Turquoise--Lapidary Work 149 6 Grading and Caring for Turquoise 175 7 Identifying Turquoise Imitations 193 8 Mapping Classic Turquoise Mines 217 Map: Turquoise Mines of the Southwest 248 Endnotes 249 Bibliography 250 Index 252 Credits 256
SynopsisTurquoise has been mined on six continents and traded by cultures throughout the world's history, including the European, Chinese, Mayan, Aztec, Inca, and Southwest Native American. It has been set in silver and gold jewelry, cut and shaped into fetish animals, and even formed to represent gods in many religions. This gemstone is displayed in museums around the world, representing the arts and traditions of prehistoric, historic, and modern societies. Turquoise focuses on the latest information in science and art from the greatest turquoise collections around the globe. Joe P. Lowry has been the president of Zach-Low since 1972 and is the founder and president of The Turquoise Museum since 1993. He has been involved in bringing education to the turquoise and Indian jewelry industry at museums and national parks around the country. He co-authored Turquoise Unearthed with his son, Joe Dan Lowry., Mined on six continents and traded by cultures throughout the world's history, set in silver and gold jewelry, and formed to represent gods in many religions, turquoise represents the arts and traditions of prehistoric, historic, and modern societies. This text includes examples from the greatest collections in the world., Turquoise has been mined on six continents and traded by cultures throughout the world's history, including the European, Chinese, Mayan, Aztec, Inca, and Southwest Native American. It has been set in silver and gold jewelry, cut and shaped into fetish animals, and even formed to represent gods in many religions. This gemstone is displayed in museums around the world, representing the arts and traditions of prehistoric, historic, and modern societies. Turquoise focuses on the latest information in science and art from the greatest turquoise collections around the globe.
LC Classification NumberTS755.T8L68 2010
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- 21 Nov, 2019
Everything you need to know about turquoise is in this book.
Truly a wonderful book. It tells you about different kinds of turquoise where they are found. Also helps you in determining if the turquoise you have is real or not. This is a great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jan, 2020
The BEST!!
My husband was thrilled with this gift!! He’s a rock hound and turquoise has always been one of his favorites!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Sep, 2022
Love the book
Excellent complete history!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Nov, 2018
Would recommend
Great resource. Good photos. Well done.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
