Crystal & gem
"Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers. From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Discover what exactly crystals and gems are, how the...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
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2023.
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| Edition: | American edition. |
| Series: | DK eyewitness books.
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Table of Contents:
- What is a crystal? 6 A world of crystals 8
- Natural beauty 10
- On the surface 12
- Inside crystals 14
- Crystal color 16
- Identification 18
- Natural growth 20
- Crystal habits 22
- Extraction 24
- Growing crystals 26
- Crystals at work 28
- Crystal vibrations 30
- Quartz 32
- Diamond 34
- Corundum 36
- Beryl 38
- Opal 40
- Other gemstones 42
- Collectors' items 48
- Stones for carving 50
- Precious metals 52
- Organic gems 54
- What is it worth? 56
- Cutting gems 58
- Lore and legend 60
- At home 62
- Did you know? 64
- Identifying gemstones 66
- Find out more 68.
