Portrait photographs of striking minerals and gemstones with interesting facts on their formation, physical properties and history.
Minerals and gemstones have had a profound influence on human culture, and their physical beauty has been a source of delight and fascination for millennia.
This book celebrates the artistic brilliance of minerals and gems and their scientific and historical importance, featuring photography of the world-class collections held by the Natural History Museum, London. For each specimen there is a caption detailing its most interesting facets, whether it be its chemical composition, optical properties or technological uses.