Crystal & gem

Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Symes, R. F.
Other Authors: Harding, R. R.
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2014.
Edition:American edition.
Series:DK eyewitness books.
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246 3 |a Crystal and gem 
250 |a American edition. 
264 1 |a New York, New York :  |b DK Publishing,  |c 2014. 
264 4 |c Ã2014 
300 |a 72 pages :  |b color illustrations, color map ;  |c 29 cm. 
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490 1 |a DK Eyewitness 
500 |a Includes index. 
500 |a "Supports the Common Core state standards"--Cover. 
520 |a Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life. 
505 0 |a 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 vibtrations -- Quartz -- Diamond -- Corundum -- Beryl -- Opal -- Other gemstones -- Collector's items -- Stones for carving -- Precious metals -- Organic gems -- What is it worth? -- Cutting gems -- Lore and legend -- At home -- Did you know? -- Identifying gemstones -- Find out more. 
650 0 |a Crystals  |v Juvenile nonfiction. 
650 0 |a Crystallography  |v Juvenile nonfiction. 
650 0 |a Gems  |v Juvenile nonfiction. 
650 0 |a Precious stones  |v Juvenile nonfiction. 
690 0 |a Askov, Nickie tribute. 
700 1 |a Harding, R. R. 
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