Gemstones of the World 3rd edition, Walter Schumann

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Condition
Like New
A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Excellent preowned condition.”
Country of Origin
United States
Signed
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
ISBN-13
9780810959545
Features
Dust Jacket
ISBN
9781402740169
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN-10
1402740166
ISBN-13
9781402740169
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63750367

Product Key Features

Original Language
German
Edition
3
Book Title
Gemstones of the World
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Rocks & Minerals
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature
Author
Walter Schumann
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
21.8 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
4.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
553.8
Edition Description
Revised edition,Expanded
Synopsis
Gemstones of the World is truly the single volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound needs: it's the cornerstone of the field. And this updated edition contains a host of new findings on "Gemstones for Collectors," additional gems in the "Table of Constants," and the "double fraction" figures that experts have long wanted--a very special new feature. All the gemstones are treated in their many variations: more than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough, natural, and its polished and cut renditions. Each entry offers complete information on the gemstone's formation, structure, physical properties, and characteristics, along with the best methods of working, cutting, and polishing it. There are even full treatments of lesser-known gems, from andalusite to vesuvian, and a special section is devoted to rocks as precious stones, including alabaster, onyx, obsidian, and fossils. Organic gem materials are also covered, such as coral, ivory, amber, and pearl. Charts and tables help collectors identify unknown gemstones and check for genuineness., More than 1,400 specimens. Discover what gems are, how they are classified and named, their physical properties, and how they are cut and polished. "Invaluable to rockhounds of all ages."--"Science Teacher. "One of the 100 outstanding Sci-Tech books of the year."--"Library Journal. "Anyone interested in minerals and gems will want a copy of this beautifully-illustrated book."--"Science Books & Films. "The excellent index takes you right to any stone."--"Bead & Button., Over 1,400 specimens. Discover what gems are, how they are classified and named, their physical properties, and how they are cut and polished. "Invaluable to rockhounds of all ages."-- "Science Teacher. "Complete...understandable reference."-- "ARBA. "One of the 100 outstanding Sci-Tech books of the year."-- "LJ. "Anyone interested in minerals and gems will want a copy of this beautifully-illustrated book."-- "Science Books & Films. 272 pages (all in color), 4 7/8 x 7 5/8.
LC Classification Number
QE392

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