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Gemstones of the world

by Walter Schumann

A comprehensive reference work detailing the physical properties, formation, and cutting of gemstones. It contains over 1,500 colour photographs of natural and polished specimens, including precious stones, organic materials, and synthetic imitations.

Accession 17000 ISBN 0806994614 Publisher Sterling
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Each entry offers complete information on a gemstone's formation and structure, physical properties and characteristics, methods of working, cutting, and polishing. -- blurb

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Art, Arts, Environmental sciences, Science, Decorative arts, Precious stones, Minerals, Earth sciences, Decoration and ornament, Geology, Turquoise, Gems, Jade, Physical geology, Lapis lazuli, Mineralogy, Gemology, Emeralds
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