Gemstones of the World

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By contrast, this book is clearly laid out, informative, includes obscure/little known gemstones, and has good photographs. More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough natural state and its polished and cut renditions. Specialists in earth science products since 1998, we serve the public, universities and colleges throughout the Globe as well as offering trade accounts to a wide range of geological services. And this updated edition contains a host of new findings on “Gemstones for Collectors,” additional gems in the “Table of Constants,” and the “double fraction” figures that experts have long wanted—a very special new feature.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. There are also many charts and diagrams as well as magnificent colour photographs of the stones with data about them on the facing page. Gemstones of the World is truly the single volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound needs: it’s the cornerstone of the field. With amazing info from why the name and where they are found naturally to Mohs' scale and cleavages there is something for everyone, from shiny new beginner to seasoned collector. At first glance, it would appear that little has changed since the fourth edition in 2009, and indeed most of the easy reference and good basic information is the same.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). The text is easily comprehensible to those at least somewhat familiar with the science of gemology, and it does a reasonably good job explaining the concepts for a novice.

Crystals Galore I'm new to crystals but I'm learning daily this book has information on hundreds of precious and semi precious stones. There are even full treatments of lesser-known gems, from andalusite to vesuvian, and a special section is devoted to rocks as precious stones, including alabaster, onyx, obsidian, and fossils.You'll find full treatments of lesser-known gems and minerals--from andalusite to vesuvianite--and a special section devoted to rocks as precious stones, including alabaster, onyx, obsidian, and fossils. Charts and tables (including the 'double fraction' figures that experts want) help collectors identify unknown gemstones and check for genuineness. Each stone has its name clearly written beneath its picture as well as what location it is found in the world. illustrated cloth covered boards, hardcover; 256 pages; black and white and color illustrations; lightly edge-rubbed boards with a lightly edgeworn dust jacket else very good.

Still, it is rather fascinating to view the radioactive gems such as Ekanite, and to read about how Sulfur is so sensitive to heat that it bursts when warmed in one’s hand (how did they facet it for the photo without generating heat? I have lost count how many times I have been to Thailand on Holiday and this book is a wonderful find if you’re visiting this beautiful country, especially if you would like to purchase gems. Charts and tables help you identify unknown gemstones and-when you're in the market-how to check for authenticity.i would say that i have scanned this book as an entirety and i’m considering that as a read cuz in no way am i gonna read every single word of how gems are cut and other stuff like i’m just gonna scan the things i wanna read.