Firefly guide to gems
by Oldershaw, Cally
, Guide to gems Published by : Firefly Books (Toronto, Ont. ; | Buffalo, N.Y. :) , 2003 Physical details: 224 pages color illustrations, color maps ; 20 cm ISBN:1552978141; 9781552978146. ISSN:978155297| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| 500 - 599 | Book Cart | 553.8 Old (Browse shelf) | Available | 104065 |
Includes index.
Foreword -- Introduction. Gem formation ; Mining ; Crystal structure ; Optical properties ; Physical properties ; Fashioning and cutting ; Imitation and synthetic stones ; Enhancement ; History of gems ; Famous diamonds ; Gemlore ; Birthstones -- Color key -- Classification -- Gems -- Maps of gem locations -- Glossary -- Useful addresses and acknowledgments.
A guide to gems and precious stones covers such topics as gem formation, structural properties, fashioning and cutting, and gem classification.