Eyewitness Handbook: 11 Gem Stones by Cally Hall

Eyewitness Handbook: 11 Gem Stones by Cally Hall

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In this book, gemstone specialist Cally Hall explains how to recognize 130 varieties of stone, precious metals and valuable "organics" like amber and coral. Each gem is shown in its cut and rough state, with additional photographs of natural forms, and jewellery.

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Eyewitness Handbook: 11 Gem Stones by Cally Hall

In this book, gemstone specialist Cally Hall explains how to recognize 130 varieties of stone, precious metals and valuable "organics" like amber and coral. Each gem is shown in its cut and rough state, with additional photographs of natural forms, and jewellery. The 800 photographs are annotated to highlight key features, with colour-coded panels to supply at-a-glance technical information, from crystal structure and chemical composition to optical quality.
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ISBN 13 9780751310269
ISBN 10 0751310263
Title Eyewitness Handbook: 11 Gem Stones
Author Cally Hall
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 1994-03-24
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.