Gemstones (Natural History Museum)

By (author): "Christine M. Woodward, Cally Oldershaw"
Genres:Nonfiction books  Reference books  Gemstones books  
Publish Date: October 23rd 1992
Gemstones (Natural History Museum)
ISBN0565091557
ISBN139780565091552
AsinGemstones (Natural History Museum)
Original titleGemstones (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones)
This new edition of 'Gemstones' explores the nature of gems, their beauty, rarity & durability, & the mineral properties that govern these qualities. It describes the most popular stones in detail, showing how gem minerals form, & how they are mined.