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Book Synopsis Lightning Ridge Gems by : Cilka Zagar
Download or read book Lightning Ridge Gems written by Cilka Zagar and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lightning Ridge gems are opal miners and the women who followed them into the Australian outback where they created a spectacular mosaic of old and new world cultures. Thirty people who came to Australia from twenty four countries tell their heroic and triumphant stories of how they came to be here and how they see life from their perspective.
Download or read book Gems written by Claudia Martin and published by Qeb Publishing -- Quarto Library. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with stunning photographs of bright, shiny gems and more practical images of excavation and extraction, this book provides a colorful insight into the geology of our world.
Book Synopsis Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery by : Shakti Carola Navran
Download or read book Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery written by Shakti Carola Navran and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2008 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever fallen in love with a ring or necklace? Perhaps there's a reason! Gems and crystals have metaphysical and healing qualities that can support you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This innovative guide will help you choose a piece of jewelry ideal for your unique life path. Diamonds enhance your creativity. Rubies teach us about love. Opals fuel intuition and offer healing. Which stones are right for you? Shakti Carola Navran offers a thorough introduction to astrology to help you identify the challenges and spiritual needs evident in your birth chart. A detailed list of sixty-four gems and crystals--with full-color photos of polished stones and finished jewelry--makes it easy to find the minerals that can balance these conflicting energies. You'll learn how to "program" your stone with joy, peace of mind, self-confidence, or any other quality. There's also helpful information for choosing the form (ring, earrings, or necklace), selecting the metal setting, and incorporating symbols into your unique piece of jewelry.
Book Synopsis Rediscover Opals in Australia by : Stephen Aracic
Download or read book Rediscover Opals in Australia written by Stephen Aracic and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Gems and Gemstones by : Lance Grande
Download or read book Gems and Gemstones written by Lance Grande and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.
Download or read book Gems & Gemology written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gem Magic written by Brenda Knight and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The World of Opals by : Allan W. Eckert
Download or read book The World of Opals written by Allan W. Eckert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-10-02 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will find fascinating details about the discovery, whereabouts, and value of famous opals, from such classic specimens as the Burning of Troy Opal to the Bonanza Opal and other more recent discoveries. Finally, the book surveys today's major opal-producing areas and provides current information on opal occurrence worldwide. Punctuating the text are useful tables, extensive glossaries of opal types and opal-related terms, and beautiful photographs that capture the essence and mystery of this most exquisite stone.
Book Synopsis Firefly Guide to Gems by : Cally Oldershaw
Download or read book Firefly Guide to Gems written by Cally Oldershaw and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.
Download or read book Within the Stone written by Bill Atkinson and published by Browntrout Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mac guru Bill Atkinson shoots pictures of cut and polished rock slabs, transmuting them into masterpieces of "found" art with his high-resolution scanning camera and innovative color management techniques. For "Within the Stone," Atkinson picks 72 rock images for their evocative painterly qualities. Seven eminent poets and science writers, including Diane Ackerman and John Horgan, take turns responding to each image as a dream, landscape, seduction, or excogitative stimulus. In an appendix, three mineralogists describe each specimen's provenience, geological setting, and mineral composition. "A beautiful work of art." "Gems & Gemology." "Abstract masterpieces." "Popular Photography." "Revelations of the inner beauty of rocks." "PC Photo" "High tech meets timeless beauty." "Lapidary Journal." "Apple's soft ware star turns his code into art." "Macworld" Winner of 2004 Gold Ink Award, American Photo Best Photo Book of 2004
Author :Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai Publisher :Springer Science & Business Media ISBN 13 :3662042886 Total Pages :575 pages Book Rating :4.6/5 (62 download)
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Gems and Gemology by : Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai
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.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Gems and Gemology by : Robert M. Shipley
Download or read book Dictionary of Gems and Gemology written by Robert M. Shipley and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Book Synopsis The Classification, Identification and Characteristics of Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on Precious and Semi-Precious Stones by : Various
Download or read book The Classification, Identification and Characteristics of Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on Precious and Semi-Precious Stones written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 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, "The Classification, Identification and Characteristics of Gemstones" contains information on gemstone varieties, their properties and much more. Intended to illustrate the main aspects of gemstone classification 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.
Book Synopsis Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals by : Patti Polk
Download or read book Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-11 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, you will enjoy the simplicity of the guide and the enthusiasm and knowledge of author Patti Polk, one of the top agate collectors in the world and a self-proclaimed "rockhound." You will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with. First it includes values, and second, it covers an introduction to lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display.
Book Synopsis Opal: the Gem of the Never Never by : T. C. Wollaston
Download or read book Opal: the Gem of the Never Never written by T. C. Wollaston and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Opal Story written by Andrew Cody and published by . This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia No. 22 - 1929 by :
Download or read book Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia No. 22 - 1929 written by and published by Aust. Bureau of Statistics. This book was released on with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
