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Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised Fifth Edition
Walter Schumann
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Description for Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised Fifth Edition
Hardback. Translation of: Edelsteine und Schmucksteine. Num Pages: 320 pages, Full colour photographs throughout. BIC Classification: WCP; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 638.
Newly published in a fifth edition, this definitive guide takes the mystery out of appreciating, buying and selling gemstones. It covers everything from the romance and history of more than 1,800 gemstones to their geographic locations; scientific, physical and colour properties; and the way they are formed, structured and mined. The book also fully covers the optical features of gems - light and colour, luminescence, refraction and inclusions - and key information about the densities and chemical elements of each stone, with fascinating details on different cuts, polishing, gems, hardness, cleavage, classification, trade names, rarity and more. There are also ... Read more
Newly published in a fifth edition, this definitive guide takes the mystery out of appreciating, buying and selling gemstones. It covers everything from the romance and history of more than 1,800 gemstones to their geographic locations; scientific, physical and colour properties; and the way they are formed, structured and mined. The book also fully covers the optical features of gems - light and colour, luminescence, refraction and inclusions - and key information about the densities and chemical elements of each stone, with fascinating details on different cuts, polishing, gems, hardness, cleavage, classification, trade names, rarity and more. There are also ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Union Square & Co.
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
631g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781454909538
SKU
V9781454909538
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Ref
99-17
About Walter Schumann
Walter Schumann is a leading expert and researcher on gemstones. In addition to the perennially successful Gemstones of the World, first published in 1976, he has authored Collins Guide to Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones and Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones, among other authoritative rock and mineral identification guides. Schumann lives in Germany.
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