The Gemstones Handbook (Properties, Identification and Use)

by Arthur Thomas

Book Overview

256 Pages. The Gemstones Handbook is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the world of precious gems and ornamental stones. Features over 200 mineral gems, organics and synthetics. Clear,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760794383
• ISBN13: 9780760794388
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: New Holland Publishers, UK
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

GEMSTONE HANDBOOK

GREAT GEMSTONE HANDBOOK HAS ALOT OF GREAT INFORMATION ABOUT ALL KIND OF GEMS.IAM VERY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE.THANK YOU!

Packed full of quality information

This is a great book that gives detailed information about numerous gemstones. Each stone has a write-up of it's history, location and identification. A side box provides scientific information such as specific gravity, cleavage, class, etc. Clear pictures help with identification. There are also sections on gem enhancement, collecting, and lapidary. It is nice to have this little book packed with so much information on hand for reference. I continually pick it up and refer to it, and often just enjoy paging through. Very well written for the amateur, or serious gem collector.