Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised Fifth Edition
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Truly the ultimate one-volume book every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound will ever need! Chock-full of more than 1,500 full-color photos showcasing each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough and polished state, this bestselling reference book from leading geology expert Walter Schumann will be your go-to identification guide.
Following the spectacular success of the first four editions of Gemstones of the World, the revised fifth edition exhibits important updates and a beautiful new cover. All the gemstones ever discovered are treated here in their many variations. More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough natural state and its polished and cut renditions. Each entry offers complete information on a stone’s formation and structure; physical properties and characteristics; and methods of working, cutting, and polishing.
You’ll find full treatments of lesser-known gems and minerals—from andalusite to vesuvianite—and a special section devoted to rocks as precious stones, including alabaster, onyx, obsidian, and fossils. Organic gem materials such as coral, ivory, amber, and pearl are also covered, along with more recently discovered stones like charoite. Additionally, this all-inclusive rocks and minerals book includes imitations, synthetics, and combined stones. Charts and tables help you identify unknown gemstones and—when you’re in the market—how to check for authenticity.
Whether you’re a beginner rock enthusiast or geologist, or are looking for a crystal book to support your spirituality practice, Gemstones of the World will bring new beauty and wisdom to your bookshelf.
From the Publisher
Revised fifth edition features striking dimensional cover
All the gemstones ever discovered—now over 1,900—are treated in their many variations in this 320-page rock and mineral identification guide
More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough and natural state
Handsome end sheet papers feature printed rock identification chart and a world map showing locations of deposits
Publisher : Union Square & Co.; Fifth edition (July 2, 2013)
Language : English
Hardcover : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1454909536
ISBN-13 : 978-1454909538
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.25 x 1 x 8 inches
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Customers find the information in the book great and detailed. They also appreciate the beautiful pictures and illustrations. Opinions differ on readability, with some finding it beautifully written and easy to read, while others say the print is small and not very clear.
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James Vollintine –
Gems of the world book
This is a very good book with a wealth of information and is a great reference book. Information complied within this book and some additional info from other sources makes a great refernce book.
Gary D. –
Beautiful photographs; concise information
This is a compact, comprehensive compendium of all the gemstones with beautiful 4-color photographs that are worthy of a coffee-table book, . The text provides complete descriptions of the gems that is more than sufficient for an amateur Gemologist
Judith Valentine –
Good reference
This book is comprehensive and has good photos. It also includes some information about geology rock types.
Isaac N. –
detailed and colourful
very informative and great picS quality
Amazon Customer –
This book come!
The package is good, not tear. Inside the book , paper good, colorful. I like it.
April A –
Great book
Very high quality
Jay –
A Great reference
Just make sure you get the current version as you can still get the older ones and there is additional information in the latest one.
Andris Liv –
Very nice
Very nice book of gemstones.
Jessica Ramos –
Excelente livro, completo, possui todas as informações técnicas referente aos componentes quÃmicos de todas as gemas existentes e catalogadas, métodos de corte e maquinário.
Parmeshwar –
Covers all technical properties stone professional look for ! Amazing photo quality.
Paco –
excelente libro, muy descriptivo y contiene mucha información.recomendado.
Natasha –
Ho ordinato il libro usato a metà prezzo, invece ho ricevuto completamente nuovo! E stata una bella sorpresa. Libro proprio quello che cercavo, con le foto e descrizioni di quasi tutti minerali. Non è un libro di cristalloterapia, ma insegna riconoscere diversi tipi.
Haase –
Nice paper with good details on pictures to compare and information.For whom who interesting in stones.