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Handbooks: Gemstones The Clearest Recognition Guide Available

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ISBN-10: 0789489856

ISBN-13: 9780789489852

Edition: 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Cally Hall, Harry Taylor, Joseph J. Peters

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Book details

List price: $24.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/15/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English

Introduction
Author's Introduction
How this Book Works
What are Gemstones?
How Gemstones are Formed
Where Gemstones are Found
Physical Properties
Crystal Shapes
Optical Properties
Natural Inclusions
Faceting
Polishing, Carving, and Engraving
Gems Through the Ages
History and Folklore
Synthetic Gemstones
Imitation and Enhancement
Color Key
Precious Metals
Cut Stones
Organics
Table of Properties
Glossary
Index
Useful Addresses
Acknowledgments