The Natural History Museum Book of Gemstones: A concise reference guide
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| Management number | 233306300 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | US$8.02 | Model Number | 233306300 | ||
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Gemstones have been a source of fascination for millenia, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl, to the deep red garnets treasured by ancient Egyptians and Victorians alike. They are used for their natural beauty in jewellery, worn for protection as talismans, associated with romance and power. They are also of scientific importance, forming over billions of years and containing secrets to the inner earth. This book examines the world's most commonly encountered gemstones, exploring their unique beauty, rarity, and durability. It reveals how these gem materials formed, where they are mined, how they are identified by their physical and optical properties, their enhancements and imitations. Travelling through each gem's history and use in adornment, it is filled with fascinating facts for the curious to the professional. With sumptuous colour photographs, Gemstones is a dazzling insight into the world of the rare and valuable. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0565092243 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0565092245 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Natural History Museum |
| Dimensions | 8.19 x 0.71 x 5.55 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.04 pounds |
| Publication date | March 31, 2022 |
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