Eyewitness crystal & gem

Author

R F Symes

Call Number

• J 548 SYME (OSH)

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Edition

Relaunch edition, American edition.

Publication Information

New York, New York : DK Publishing, [2014]

Physical Description

72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.

Summary

Describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, their properties and identification, crystal color, and everyday uses for crystals.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

• What is a crystal?
• A world of crystals
• Natural beauty
• On the surface
• Inside crystals
• Crystal color
• Identification
• Natural growth
• Good habits
• Extraction
• Growing crystals
• Crystals at work
• Good vibrations
• Quartz
• Diamond
• Corundum
• Beryl
• Opal
• Other gemstones
• Collectors' items
• Stones for carving
• Precious metals
• Organic gems
• What is it worth?
• Cutting gems
• Lore and legend
• At home.