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JAN:9784422440385
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A5 size (216 x 146), 160 pages
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Country of manufacture: printed in China
Material / component: Paper
Year of manufacture: 2023
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| Written by Carrie* Hall / supervised by Takashi Ishibashi / translated by Masahiro Yamazaki Compact illustrated book for basic knowledge of gemstones This series of handbooks on natural science is compact in size and easy to carry for field work, yet rich in content. The fourth volume in the series is an illustrated book on gemstones that provides basic knowledge of gemstones and details of each species. The first half of the book contains basic information on gemstones, including definitions, places of origin, mineralogical characteristics, and types and history of processing* and imitation. The second half of the book introduces 132 gemstones in three categories* (precious metals, cut stones, and organic gemstones) with high-quality photographs of specimens from the Natural History Museum in London. In addition to basic data on crystal systems, composition, hardness, refractive index, etc., the book also includes brief but to-the-point explanations of their form, characteristics, cultural trivia, and more. Officially recognized by the Smithsonian Institution. *Main Contents* [Introduction] Author's Preface/How to use this book/ What are gemstones/ How are they formed/ Where do they come from/ Physical properties/ Crystal forms/ Optical properties/ Natural inclusions/ Facet cuts/ Polishing, carving, and relief/ Gemstones by period/ History and lore/ Synthetic gems/ Imitations and Enhancements/Color Index [Precious metals] [Cut stones] Organic gemstones] [Organic gemstones] [Organic gemstones] [Organic gemstones Properties List/Glossary/Index/Useful Websites/Acknowledgements |
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This series of handbooks on natural science is compact in size and easy to carry for field work, yet rich in content.
The fourth volume in the series is an illustrated book on gemstones that provides basic knowledge of gemstones and details of each species.
The first half of the book contains basic information on gemstones, including definitions, places of origin, mineralogical characteristics, and types and history of processing* and imitation.
The second half of the book introduces 132 gemstones in three categories* (precious metals, cut stones, and organic gemstones) with high-quality photographs of specimens from the Natural History Museum in London. In addition to basic data on crystal systems, composition, hardness, refractive index, etc., the book also includes brief but to-the-point explanations of their form, characteristics, cultural trivia, and more.
Officially recognized by the Smithsonian Institution.
*Main Contents*
[Introduction]
Author's Preface/How to use this book/ What are gemstones/ How are they formed/ Where do they come from/ Physical properties/ Crystal forms/ Optical properties/ Natural inclusions/ Facet cuts/ Polishing, carving, and relief/ Gemstones by period/ History and lore/ Synthetic gems/ Imitations and Enhancements/Color Index
[Precious metals]
[Cut stones]
Organic gemstones] [Organic gemstones] [Organic gemstones] [Organic gemstones
Properties List/Glossary/Index/Useful Websites/Acknowledgements