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SIMON & SCHUSTER'S GEMS & PRECIOUS STONES Gemstones Gem Rock Collector Book NEW

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Special Attributes
Illustrated
ISBN
9780671604301

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
0671604309
ISBN-13
9780671604301
eBay Product ID (ePID)
149211

Product Key Features

Book Title
Simon and Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Reference, General, Jewelry, Rocks & Minerals
Publication Year
1986
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Design, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Kennie Lyman
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
4.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
85-027655
Dewey Edition
19
Dewey Decimal
553.8
Table Of Content
CONTENTS Key to Symbols NATURAL STONES AND GEMS Introduction Gem descriptions ORGANIC GEMS Introduction Gem descriptions SYNTHETIC AND ARTIFICIAL PRODUCTS Introduction Gem descriptions Synoptic Tables Glossary Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stonesprovides 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., 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.
LC Classification Number
QE392.C5713 1986

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  • by newius2014
    06 Mar, 2025

    REFERENCE BOOK

    It has Indepth information and more gems than my other reference books.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by slm1-53
    09 Sep, 2020

    Good reading!

    Glad I ordered. Has very helpful information.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by fam1942
    18 May, 2018

    easy to read

    easy to read

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by theber2013
    11 May, 2024

    excellent copy , thank you seler

    excellent copy , thank you seler

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by larryg8356
    06 Jun, 2024

    nice book

    nice book

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