Gemstones of the World

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More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in its rough, natural, polished, and cut renditions. 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. And considering its not a HUGE reference book I think somebody studying in this field could definitely carry this around with them! Crystals Galore I'm new to crystals but I'm learning daily this book has information on hundreds of precious and semi precious stones. 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).

One interesting note about the photos is that often average specimens, rather than be-all, end-all quality gems are depicted. Schumann largely focuses on minerals but does give proper descriptions of organic and synthetic materials as well. This updated edition of Gemstones of the World contains a new chapter on the treatment of gemstones, expanded information on what's 'New on the Market' and 400 additional stones. Yet because of clever use of headers, shaded sections, illustrations, and white space, the text never seems cramped. And then there are the magnificent photographs of the stones themselves in brilliant full-color, with full data on the facing page.The volume is well-referenced, in that if another gem or mineral is referenced the author includes a page number for ease of comparison. To think that we can find crystals within the earth with such rich colours leaves me speechless, not to mention the master cutters who can turn a piece of rough crystal into a sparkling jewel full of brilliance and lustre. Gemstones of the World" is the single, cornerstone volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound needs. 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. More than 1500 full-colour photos showcase each precious and semi-precious stone in its rough, natural, polished and cut renditions.

Each entry in Gemstones of the World offers complete information on the gemstones formation, structure, physical properties and characteristics, along with the best methods of working, cutting and polishing it.

Each entry offers complete information on the gemstone's formation, structure, physical properties, and characteristics, along with the best methods of working, cutting, and polishing it. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Truly the ultimate one-volume book every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound will ever need!