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Truly the ultimate one-volume book every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound will ever need! Chock-full of more than 1,500 full-color photos showcasing each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough and polished state, this bestselling reference book from leading geology expert Walter Schumann will be your go-to identification guide.
Following the spectacular success of the first four editions of Gemstones of the World, the revised fifth edition exhibits important updates and a beautiful new cover. All the gemstones ever discovered are treated here in their many variations. More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough natural state and its polished and cut renditions. Each entry offers complete information on a stone’s formation and structure; physical properties and characteristics; and methods of working, cutting, and polishing.
You’ll find full treatments of lesser-known gems and mineralsโfrom andalusite to vesuvianiteโand a special section devoted to rocks as precious stones, including alabaster, onyx, obsidian, and fossils. Organic gem materials such as coral, ivory, amber, and pearl are also covered, along with more recently discovered stones like charoite. Additionally, this all-inclusive rocks and minerals book includes imitations, synthetics, and combined stones. Charts and tables help you identify unknown gemstones andโwhen youโre in the marketโhow to check for authenticity.
Whether youโre a beginner rock enthusiast or geologist, or are looking for a crystal book to support your spirituality practice, Gemstones of the World will bring new beauty and wisdom to your bookshelf.
From the Publisher
Revised fifth edition features striking dimensional cover
All the gemstones ever discoveredโnow over 1,900โare treated in their many variations in this 320-page rock and mineral identification guide
More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough and natural state
Handsome end sheet papers feature printed rock identification chart and a world map showing locations of deposits
Publisher โ : โ Union Square & Co.; Fifth edition (July 2, 2013)
Language โ : โ English
Hardcover โ : โ 320 pages
ISBN-10 โ : โ 1454909536
ISBN-13 โ : โ 978-1454909538
Item Weight โ : โ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions โ : โ 5.25 x 1 x 8 inches
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Customers find the book provides good information on gemstones and includes detailed tables. They appreciate the beautiful pictures and illustrations. However, opinions differ on readability – some find it easy to read with terrific photos, while others mention print is small and images are not very clear, making details hard to see.
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