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Gems / Ronald Louis Bonewitz.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Smithsonian nature guide (New York, N.Y.)Publication details: New York : DK Pub., 2013.Edition: 1st American edDescription: 224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 1465402187
  • 9781465402189 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 553.8 SMI
LOC classification:
  • QE392 .B573 2013
Online resources:
Contents:
What is a gem? -- How gems form -- Crystals -- Classifying gems -- Physical properties -- Optical properties -- Where gemstones are found -- Mining gemstones -- Cutting gems -- Polishing and engraving gems -- Gem enhancement -- Synthetic gems -- History and folklore -- Collecting gems -- Gemstones. Precious metals -- Cut stones -- Organics -- Glossary.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Non Fiction MVS Library Children's Room G- Nonfiction (Juvenile) 553.8 SMI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4004943

Includes index.

What is a gem? -- How gems form -- Crystals -- Classifying gems -- Physical properties -- Optical properties -- Where gemstones are found -- Mining gemstones -- Cutting gems -- Polishing and engraving gems -- Gem enhancement -- Synthetic gems -- History and folklore -- Collecting gems -- Gemstones. Precious metals -- Cut stones -- Organics -- Glossary.

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