Mineralogy & Gems
"Gemstones"
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"Earth" series; This revised edition explores the nature of gems, their beauty, rarity and durability, and the mineral properties that govern these qualities. It describes the most popular gemstones in detail and looks at how gem minerals form, where they are found and mined, and how they are identified. With colour photos. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 75 pages. Size: 210 x 200 mm. Weight: 238g.
Author: Oldershaw, Cally Woodward, Christine M. Harding, Roger R.
ISBN: 0565091557
Publisher: The Natural History Museum
Date: 2001 (Australia)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Mineralogy & Gems
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"Agates"Treasures of the Earth
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Captures the enthusiasm and reveals how and where agates form, together with a comprehensive identification guide. A reference source and an accessible introduction to the life of agates, this book is illustrated with full colour photographs of mineral specimens from around the world. With col. illustrations. Hardback, 192 pages. Size: 216 x 156 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author: Pabian, Roger
ISBN: 0565091956
Publisher: The Natural History Museum
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
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"Gems and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin"
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Serves as a source of information on the topic of gemmology. Presented in full colour, with over 200 photographs for reference and identification, this book allows materials to be recognized by sight. It includes a list of materials and presents each with details of its origin, availability and conservation status. With 203 colour illustrations. Hardback, 284 pages. Size: 234 x 165 mm. Weight: 819g.
Author: Pedersen, Maggie Campbell
ISBN: 0719803918
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Mineralogy & Gems
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"Rocks and Minerals"
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"Dk Handbooks" series; A visual recognition guide to rocks and minerals, designed to make identification as simple and accurate as possible, with annotated photographs to pick out key distinguishing features. This book is one of a series covering plants, animals and other natural phenomena from around the world. With colour photographs. New ed. Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 215 x 145 mm. Weight: 17g.
Author: Pellant, Chris
ISBN: 0751327417
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date: 2000 (United Kingdom)
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"Rock Forming Minerals in Thin Section"
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Hoke, Leonore (trans.) Identification of rock-forming minerals in thin section is a key skill needed by various earth science students and practising geologists. This is a guide to identifying 140 of the important rock-forming mineral species. It provides fundamentals of crystal optics, polarization microscopy and the practical use of microscopes. With 197 line illustrations, 90 halftone illustrations, 16 colour illustrations. 2 rev ed. Hardback, 240 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 745g.
Author: Pichler, H. Scmitt-Riegsaf, C.
ISBN: 0412644606
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers Group
Date: 1997 (Netherlands)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Mineralogy & Gems
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"Amber"The Natural Time Capsule
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"Earth" series; An overview of the prehistoric substance amber and its fossilized inclusions, this text describes how it is formed from the resin of ancient trees and where it is found. It tells how to distinguish genuine amber from fake, describes its uses, and recounts the search for DNA from insect inclusions. With colour illustrations, glossary, index, further reading. Paperback, 72 pages. Size: 200 x 210 mm. Weight: 220g.
Author: Ross, Andrew
ISBN: 056509131X
Publisher: The Natural History Museum
Date: 1998 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Secondary Mineralogy & Gems
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"Gemstones of the World"
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A comprehensive manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration, this text provides a description of the particular stone, including details of the properties and chemical composition which makes the stone unique. It also gives information on location of major deposits, and alternative names. With col. illustrations, 1 map. 2 rev ed. Hardback, 280 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 545g.
Author: Schumann, Walter
ISBN: 0719803012
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
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"Environmental Geochemistry of Potentially Toxic Metals"
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This text focuses on heavy metals that have damaged the ecosystem Earth and its life forms. It characterizes natural and anthropogenic sources of pollutants, and identifies physical, chemical and biological conditions that affect their ecosystem mobility. With 40 figs. 33 tabs.. Hardback, 230 pages. Size: 230 x 169 mm. Weight: 476g.
Author: Siegel, Frederic R.
ISBN: 3540420304
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2001 (Germany)
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"Collection of Simulated Xrd Powder Patterns for Zeolites"
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Contains calculated patterns of 218 zeolite materials representing 174 framework topologies. This book includes materials of interest to zeolite scientists following the policies established at IZA conferences. 5 rev ed. Paperback, 485 pages. Size: 262 x 192 mm. Weight: 1144g.
Author: Treacy, M.M.J. Higgins, J. B.
ISBN: 0444530673
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2007 (Netherlands)
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"A Practical Guide to Rock Microstructure"
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Essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of petrology and structural geology. With 315 line figures. Paperback, 606 pages. Size: 247 x 190 mm. Weight: 1450g.
Author: Vernon, R.H.
ISBN: 0521891337
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
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"Gemstones"Understanding, Identifying, Buying
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Whether buying gem-set jewellery or loose stones, you may be faced with a colourful array of beauty and value. With choices ranging from amethyst to zircon which should you choose? What is it worth, and how do you even know it is real? This book helps to answer these questions in simple and easy to understand terms. With colour throughout. Hardback, Size: 216 x 152 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author: Wallis, Keith
ISBN: 1851494944
Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
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"Minerals"Their Constitution and Origin
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An advanced undergraduate/graduate textbook covering all aspects of mineralogy in an up-to-date and integrated style. With 389 line figures 77 halftones 62 plates 20 tables. Paperback, 668 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 1492g.
Author: Wenk, Hans-Rudolf Bulakh, Andrei
ISBN: 0521529581
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
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"Magic of Minerals and Rocks"
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Talks about the magic of minerals and rocks. With 135 illus. in color.. Hardback, 160 pages. Size: 298 x 251 mm. Weight: 1267g.
Author: Wiersma, Dirk J
ISBN: 3540210539
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2004 (Germany)
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"Wills' Mineral Processing Technology"An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and Mineral Recovery
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Provides a review of various ore-processing techniques utilized in processing installations. This book presents coverage of technical developments in the processing of increasingly complex refractory ores, equipment and process routes. It gives an exposition of the principles and practice of mineral processing, with examples taken from practice. With approx. 200 illustrations. 7 rev ed. Paperback, 456 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 871g.
Author: Wills, B.A. Napier-Munn, Tim
ISBN: 0750644508
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
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"Mineral Facts of China"
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Provides information about China's mineral resources, and the history and the situation of China's mineral research, industrial sectors and the government's mineral policies and regulations. This title is suitable for mineral scientists, geographers, economists, practitioners who work in the fields related to China's mineral industry. With illustrations, maps (some col.). Hardback, 776 pages. Size: 265 x 190 mm. Weight: 1605g.
Author: Zhu, Xun
ISBN: 7030102037
Publisher: Science Press,China
Date: 2008 (China)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Mineralogy & Gems
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