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Gemstones: Properties, Identification and Use

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By: Arthur Thomas
256 pages, 400 col photos, tabs, illus
Gemstones: Properties, Identification and Use
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  • Gemstones: Properties, Identification and Use ISBN: 9781845376024 Hardback Nov 2007 Out of Print #169043
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A comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of precious and semi-precious crystals. As well as the naturally occurring minerals that have long been prized as gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies, the book covers 'organic gems', including pearls, amber and coral, and synthetic gems and simulants, or imitations.

An introductory section examines the appeal of gemstones, the history and the popularity of collecting, the basic rock types, principles of crystal formation and physical properties, while the main encyclopedic section provides information on the origins and makeup of around 180 major stones, their properties and qualities, as well as major world sources. The latter sections of the book cover the cutting and finishing processes, the ways in which stones can be enhanced or 'improved' and offers pointers on starting a collection and exploring the subject in greater depth.

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Arthur Thomas is a gemmologist and gem dealer based in Sandton, Johannesburg. He has more than 35 years' experience in the gem trade, both as a dealer and educator. He is a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, a Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and founder of the Gemmological Association of South Africa.
Out of Print
By: Arthur Thomas
256 pages, 400 col photos, tabs, illus
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