Provides descriptions and annotated photographs of over 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones, and precious metals, and includes crystal structure, composition, and hardness indicators.
year: 2002, 1994
call number/section: 553.8, 1000, 553, 552, 549
subjects: precious stones, gems
Editions
Hall, Cally
DK Pub. (2002)
Provides descriptions and annotated photographs of over 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones, and precious metals, and includes crystal structure, composition, and hardness indicators.
Schools: 16
Hall, Cally
DK Publishing (1994)
A visual guide to over 130 gemstone varieties. Each entry includes a description with annotated photographs to identify the gemstone's characteristics.
Schools: 12