Gemstones: A Concise Reference Guide by Robin Hansen (English) Paperback Book

Gemstones by Robin Hansen

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Description Originally published: London: Natural History Museum, 2022, as: The Natural History Museum book of gemstones: a concise reference guide.

Publisher Description

A richly illustrated guide to the gemstones of the worldGemstones have been a source of delight and fascination for thousands of years, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl to tough jade gems once used in weapons and pink topaz that was popular in Victorian jewelry. This book covers every known type of gemstone, exploring each one's unique beauty, rarity, and durability. It reveals how gems form, where they are found and mined, how to identify them, and more. With sumptuous color photos throughout, Gemstones offers dazzling insights into the world of the rare and the valuable.Covers every kind of gemstone known to existFeatures a wealth of beautiful, full-color photosDiscusses the natural history of gemstones and their physical and chemical propertiesExplains how to distinguish the real from the fakeDiscusses cutting and polishing techniques and their use in adornment throughout historyIncludes invaluable identification tips

Author Biography

Robin Hansen is curator of minerals and gemstones at the Natural History Museum in London.

Details ISBN 0691214484 ISBN-13 9780691214481 Title Gemstones Author Robin Hansen Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 240 Publisher Princeton University Press GE_Item_ID:135035365; About Us

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