Gemmology, Third Edition [Paperback]

Peter Read C Eng MIEE FGA DGA (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750664495 | ISBN-13: 978-0750664493 | Publication Date: October 17, 2005 | Edition: 3

Since Gemmology was first published, thousands of readers have used it to gain an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice. This third edition has been revised to cover, in particular, This third edition has been revised to cover, in particular, new HPHT diamond enhancement methods and beryllium lattice diffusions techniques for corundum as well as the low pressure high temperature CVD synthesis of thick film diamond

It includes details of the Gemmological Associations recently introduced Foundation course, and provides examination notes.

* Contains essential information for the Gem-A exams
* Fully updated to cover recent advances and instruments
* An invaluable resource for gemmologists worldwide

Editorial Reviews

Review

About the second edition:
"... this is the book I have been waiting for. It is an affordable, excellent reference book with every diagram and chart necessary for the identification of gemstones and gem material."
Jewellery Time

About the first edition
'Gemmology is a most welcome update and expansion of his 'Beginner's Guide to Gemmology...It fills a gap in practical gemmological literature' - Gemmological Newsletter

'...it is clearly well-written, factually sound, well illustrated, and combines the virtues (and fortunately avoids the mistakes) of its acknowledged predecessors such as Webster's 'Gems', Anderson's 'Gem Testing', and the GAGB's teaching notes...Well done Peter. This book is a most useful contribution to the literature and can only assist Australian student of gemmology' The Australian Gemmologist

About the third edition
"Read's classic work is a thorough, authoritative, and updated resource on gemstones, their characteristics, procedures of determination, and methods of fashioning into gems..The book is thoroughly illustrated with diagrams, photographs, and color plates; it has an ample index and a modern bibliography. Recommended for libraries serving mineral collectors and for all libraries supporting earth-science students in geology and mineralogy." Choice

Book Description

Provides an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 3 edition (October 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750664495
• ISBN-13: 978-0750664493
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,172,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for students, October 4, 2009

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GEM "GEM" (the Hague) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gemmology (Paperback)

This book is packed with information useful for Gem-A students. It has more useful information than the Gem-A course materials! The small size is convenient to carry anywhere.
However, the black & white photos are poorly printed. It is a bit silly to have a black & white photo of a carving displaying labradorescence. Many of the inclusion photos are not clear as well.
This book gets 4 stars for the text and no stars for the photos. Hopefully the printing will be improved with the next edition. Then this book will be a real gem.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gemology, September 19, 2011

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garyglade - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gemmology (Paperback)

Great reference book for the gemology student, gemology enthusisst, or gemologist.

Condition of the bool has an issue. The binding on a "new" book came apart!!

But, the book is a must for my reference library.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book, June 1, 2010

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Rosa J. Hilliard "Rosa J" (Florissant, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gemmology (Paperback)

I purchased this book. I have become interesed in gemsstones and this book gives a lot of information on the formation, origin, make up of Natural Gems. There is a excellent section regarding synthetics,lab created,and treatment of various gemstones.