Download or read book Tropical Gemstones written by Carol Clark and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1998-08-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the essentials of Asian gemestones with this useful and portable reference book. Gemstones, both mythical and real, are deeply embedded in the arts, religions and cultures of Asia. This handy pocket guide provides an excellent introduction to the full range of superb gemstones mined and processed in the region, their physical characteristics, historical importance and countries of origin. Stunning color photographs and informative text by noted writer on gemstones Carol Clark, will delight both gem collectors and lovers of fine jewelry alike. Tropical Gemstones are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given.

Download or read book Gemstones of the World written by Walter Schumann and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gemstones of the World" is an essential resource for every hobbyist, jeweler, or jewelry maker. More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in its rough, natural, polished, and cut renditions.

Download or read book Beryl Gemstones A Collection of Historical Articles on the Varieties Origins and Properties of Beryl written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Beryl Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, varieties and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of beryl it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Download or read book Precious Stones for Curative Wear written by William Thomas Fernie and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handy Pocket Guide to Asian Gemstones written by Carol Clark and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the essentials of Asian gemstones with this useful and portable reference book. Gemstones, both mythical and real, are deeply embedded in the arts, religions and cultures of Asia. This handy pocket guide provides an excellent introduction to the full range of superb gemstones mined and processed in the region, their physical characteristics, historical importance and countries of origin. Stunning color photographs and informative text by noted writer on gemstones Carol Clark, will delight both gem collectors and lovers of fine jewelry alike. Periplus Handy Pocket Guides are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given.

Download or read book Botanic Gems Indiana Public Gardens written by Alan McPherson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of a Farmboy isn't just the life story of a farmer and his struggles (though it is that, too). It warmly relates the peaks and valleys in one man's life, told with a great depth of feeling, and with great humility and humor. Clarence Salmon paints pictures with his stories and poems, and the reader can almost smell the scents and hear the sounds that his vivid descriptions evoke. This book is filled with first-person accounts of a simpler time, when going to church meant hitching up the horse and buggy, when Christmas was truly a homegrown affair, and where children could actually go sledding down the middle of Allen Hill Road without danger. It describes the author's firsthand experiences with the traumatic events of the times, such as the stock market crash of 1929, when he was a twenty-year-old bellhop at a well-to-do Florida hotel, as well as the destruction of the 1938 hurricane - "The Storm of Storms". Together, Clarence and Donna Salmon have created a wonderful reading experience which follows one man's journey from cradle to old age using love, faith, determination, strength of character, perseverance and a great sense of humor. A true piece of Americana.

Download or read book Gems of nature and art written by Gems and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gemstones Collins Gem written by Cally Oldershaw and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2013-11-28 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy guide identifying over 170 types of the world’s gemstones with beautiful colour photography taken from the Smithsonian Institution’s archives.

Download or read book Gems of Nature and Art Embellished with Twenty four Illustrations Etc written by and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gems and Precious Stones of North America written by George Frederick Kunz and published by New York : Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 1890 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Healing Power of Gems written by Dr.Gopal Sharma & Pr. Sewaram Jaipuria and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Gems written by Panagiotis Voudouris and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gems have been used in the manufacture of jewellery and as ornaments since antiquity. Considering gems, recent statistics have shown that about 15 billion Euros are annually at stake. Nowadays, gemmology, i.e., the study of gem materials, is one of the most expanding fields in the earth sciences, positioned between academia and industry. As an applied science, in gemmology, the instruments used should be non- or microdestructive, and their cost should be reasonable both in terms of equipment and time consumption. Gemmology can also be used contribute to the development of pure science and in some cases, destructive techniques may have to be used. Taking into account the fact that gems are albeit rarely available for scientific research, this compilation of 20 articles by around 100 researchers from over 30 different institutions situated in 20 countries from around the globe, presented in the Special Issue entitled “Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Gems”, offers very good examples on the application of various methods for their study which will hopefully contribute to our better understanding of gem formation in general and will enhance scientific debates attracting more scientists from various disciplines to get involved in this field.

Download or read book Gemstones and Their Origins written by P.C. Keller and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each gem deposit-whether of primary origin in the parent rocks; or secondary as alluvial placers in valley floors, river gravels, or the sand of oceanic shelves presents an eloquent chronicle of the Earth's life story. It reveals to the expert the prodigious processes which formed the present crust of our planet, of which this volume discloses a small but exciting detail. The materials of the Earth's crust are the rocks. In this book, the author expounds on how they were formed, why they altered, why they became the cradles of precious gemstones, how they are categorized, and how they are now exploited by man. What initiates the growth of gemstones? How do they crystallize? Why do gemstones of the same species, originating from different sources, vary? What causes the occurrence of varieties? Why do diamonds, unlike other precious stones, occur not near the Earth's surface in its crust, but deep down beneath it in the upper mantle? These are only a few of the entrancing subjects discussed in this enlightening volume. The reader learns that the Earth is surprisingly alive and altering constantly-sometimes through slow and equable changes and at times by violent and tremendous cataclysms, events from which gemstones issue.

Download or read book Gem Stones of the Seven Rays written by C. Nelson Stewart and published by Health Research Books. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1939 the first ray is distinguished by the will, the second by love, the third is creative activity, the fourth is a seeker of harmony, the fifth is stability, the sixth ray is devotion, and the seventh ray is beauty. Contents include: Crystals, Occul.

Download or read book Dictionary of Gems and Gemology written by Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid growth of gemological sciences and mineralogy demands a dictionary such as this for gemologists, mineralogists, geologists, jewel dealers, industry and hobbyists. With some 16,000 comprehensive definitions, supplemented by more than 250 diagrams and figures, this is a one-stop reference to any matter dealing with gems and gemology.

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Download or read book Fruit Gems written by Bella McAdams and published by TEACH Services, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nectarine pound cake. Creamy blackberry pie. Baked pears and raspberry fondue. Zesty peach soup. Apple harvest casserole. Watermelon Slush. Is your mouth watering yet? It should be! Fruit Gems: A Collection of Fruit Recipes contains more than 100 recipes featuring raw, baked, chilled, and grilled fruits in the following categories: • Cakes • Bars and Cookies • Pies • Puddings and Mousses • Soups and Compotes • Baked and Broiled Fruit Dishes • Breakfast Fruit Treats • Smoothies, Sorbets, and Drinks • Relishes and Salads • Miscellaneous Desserts and Snacks Try a new recipe today! Your friends and family will thank you when they taste these refreshing and delicious fruit dishes!