Guide to Gems: Illustrated Guide to the Identification, Properties and Use of Gemstones
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Book Overview
A reference guide to gems, semi-precious stones and crystals. Gemstones and crystals are used for jewelry, industry, lasers and precision technology. Firefly Guide to Gems is a practical, compact... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1552978141
ISBN13:9781552978146
Release Date:January 2009
Publisher:Firefly Books
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.78 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.1" x 7.7"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Excellent Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I was very impressed with the detail and content of this book. I own 30 plus books on gems and minerals and consider this one to be a great source of information. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a real interest in learning about gemstones.
My favorite gem book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
As a gem stone collector, this is my favorite little book. It has the refractive indices for all the stones, specific gravity. etc.. If you are starting a gem stone collection, this is the best book to start with. L. Ratte' Nashville TN
Excellent illustrations, very informative.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Color illustrations are terrific. Makes one want to dive into the world of gemstones. The only thing I didn't like about the book was that the writing was way too small. The print needed to be a lot bigger for those of us who need it. Otherwise, great book.
Gemsone Identifications
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I feel this is an excellent book to purchase now in learning as beginners, to identify gemstones. It is in color and has a lot of detailed information on each gemstone. I highly think you need this book in the beginning in identifying gemstones.
A rich and thoroughly "user friendly" field guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Cally Oldershaw's Guide To Gems is provides a rich and thoroughly "user friendly" field guide to the identification and use of gemstones provides even the most novice beginner with a fine introduction to not only identification, but the chemistry and geological properties of gems. Over a hundred varieties of gemstones accompany over 850 photos and 50 drawings, making for a colorful treasure trove in and of itself.
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