Gems. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ronald Louis Bonewitz.
• Other Names: Bonewitz, Ra
• 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.
• Publisher Details: London : DK
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (224 pages)
• Subjects: 553.8; Precious stones -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Precious stones -- Identification -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Gems -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Gems -- Identification -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Precious stones; Ädelstenar; Guidebooks
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781409341710; 1409341712
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.