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Treasures of the Earth rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems

"Dig down into the history of rocks, minerals, and other treasures, and uncover the stories behind these marvelous materials. What treasures could be lying under your feet? From dazzling gems to beautiful buildings, this book is filled with rocks and minerals, each one with a tale to tell. What gem...

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Main Authors: Carton, Steven (Author), Fitzgerald, Ian (Author), Hunt, Phil (Author at DK Publishing, Inc.) (Author), Lacchia, Anthea (Author)
Corporate Author: DK Publishing, Inc
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: [London] : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2025.
Subjects:
Crystals > Juvenile nonfiction.
Gems > Juvenile nonfiction.
Minerals > Juvenile nonfiction.
Rocks > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Table of Contents:
  • What are treasures?. Treasures of the Earth
  • What is a mineral?
  • Properties of minerals
  • What is a gem?
  • From gemstone to jewel
  • What treasure means to us
  • Native elements. Gold
  • Golden place
  • Silver
  • Treasures of ancient Egypt
  • Copper
  • Diamond
  • Deathly diamonds
  • Gemstones. Sapphire
  • Ruby
  • Treasures of India
  • Spinel
  • Azurite and turquoise
  • Malachite
  • Quartz
  • Crystal clear
  • Amethyst
  • Chalcedony
  • Treasures of ancient Greece and Rome
  • Agate
  • Unique structure
  • Jasper
  • Ancient stripes
  • Treasures of China
  • Opal
  • Moonstone and sunstone
  • Labradorite
  • Lapis lazuli
  • Jade
  • Treasures of the Americas
  • Tourmaline
  • Emerald
  • Beryl
  • Garnet
  • Buried treasure
  • Zircon
  • Topaz
  • Treasures of West Africa
  • Other treasures. Pearl
  • Shell
  • Fossilized beauty
  • Mother-of-pearl
  • Tsimshian masks
  • Treasures of Oceania
  • Jet and peanut wood
  • Amber
  • Eighth wonder
  • Coral
  • Obsidian
  • Sandstone and limestone
  • Colors and stripes
  • Marble
  • Mining marble
  • Treasures of Japan.

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