Minerals and Gems From The American Museum of Natural History by George E. Harlow |
by Smithsonian Institution
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by Fred Ward
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by Simon & Schuster
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Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised & Expanded Third Edition by Walter Schumann |
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"Exquisite and informative, a rare find" best describes this dazzling visual compendium. Following a brief history of these collections and how they were catapulted from modest beginnings into world-famous status by such notable benefactors as Tiffany, Jesup, Morgan, and Guggenheim, the authors outline the archaeological and cultural history of gems. They also offer additional information on the basic attributes, properties, and evaluation of gems in general and devote the rest of the book to exploring the history, lore, distinctive properties, and occurrence of approximately 140 varieties of gems and minerals from diamonds and topaz to lapis lazuli and pearls. Chapters are arranged according to primary mineral groups or organic substances. Enthusiastically recommended.
- Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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...a must...a beautifully illustrated and informed guide. -- The State, Columbia, SC
A lush, full-color look at human fascination with the beauty and allure of gems and crystals. -- Indianapolis News
Combining the practical with the fantastic...[GEMS & CRYSTALS] serves as both reference book and sheer pleasure. -- San Diego Magazine
It is a truly beautiful book that anyone would be pleased to own. -- Rocks & Minerals Magazine
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"Exquisite and informative, a rare find" best describes this dazzling visual compendium. Following a brief history of these collections and how they were catapulted from modest beginnings into world-famous status by such notable benefactors as Tiffany, Jesup, Morgan, and Guggenheim, the authors outline the archaeological and cultural history of gems. They also offer additional information on the basic attributes, properties, and evaluation of gems in general and devote the rest of the book to exploring the history, lore, distinctive properties, and occurrence of approximately 140 varieties of gems and minerals from diamonds and topaz to lapis lazuli and pearls. Chapters are arranged according to primary mineral groups or organic substances. Enthusiastically recommended.
- Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
...a must...a beautifully illustrated and informed guide. -- The State, Columbia, SC
A lush, full-color look at human fascination with the beauty and allure of gems and crystals. -- Indianapolis News
Combining the practical with the fantastic...[GEMS & CRYSTALS] serves as both reference book and sheer pleasure. -- San Diego Magazine
It is a truly beautiful book that anyone would be pleased to own. -- Rocks & Minerals Magazine
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Archaeology gives the earliest picture; it attempts to tell us when and where each gemstone was used, how it was fashioned, and whether it was traded. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
synthetic spinel, smoky quartz, gem crystals, gem collection, crystal symmetry, gem quality Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sri Lanka, Soviet Union, Minas Gerais, Middle Ages, South Africa, United States, Malagasy Republic, Ural Mountains, New Mexico, North Carolina, None Hardness, Anselmus de Boot, Geronimo Cardano, Marco Polo, Amelia Court House, Art Deco, Cubic Cleavage, Jean Baptiste Tavernier, Native Americans, Near East, New Age, Pliny the Elder, Queen Victoria, San Diego County New!
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Archaeology gives the earliest picture; it attempts to tell us when and where each gemstone was used, how it was fashioned, and whether it was traded. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
synthetic spinel, smoky quartz, gem crystals, gem collection, crystal symmetry, gem quality Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sri Lanka, Soviet Union, Minas Gerais, Middle Ages, South Africa, United States, Malagasy Republic, Ural Mountains, New Mexico, North Carolina, None Hardness, Anselmus de Boot, Geronimo Cardano, Marco Polo, Amelia Court House, Art Deco, Cubic Cleavage, Jean Baptiste Tavernier, Native Americans, Near East, New Age, Pliny the Elder, Queen Victoria, San Diego County New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Curious Lore of Precious Stones by George Frederick Kunz on page 20, and Back Matter
- Twelfth Night (Shakespeare Collection) by Jan Dean on page 122
- The Tourmaline Group by Richard Dietrich in Back Matter
- Gemstones and Their Origins by P.C. Keller in Back Matter
- Twelfth Night (Folger Shakespeare Library) by William Shakespeare on page 122
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