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Author Tappert, Ralf, 1974-

Title Diamonds in nature : a guide to rough diamonds / Ralf Tappert, Michelle C. Tappert
Published Berlin ; Heidelberg ; New York : Springer, ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 142 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Contents The origin of diamonds -- The morphology of diamonds -- The colors of diamonds -- The surface textures of diamonds -- Inclusions in diamonds
Summary Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates and explains the unique properties of natural diamonds, such as their crystal shapes, colors, surface textures, and mineral inclusions. It also contains up-to-date information about the origin and scientific significance of diamonds. With more than 200 high-quality photographs and drawings, it is an invaluable reference for the professional geoscientist and anyone with an interest in diamonds
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-135) and index
Notes English
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In Springer eBooks
Subject Diamonds.
Diamond
diamond (mineral)
NATURE -- Natural Resources.
NATURE -- Rocks & Minerals.
Environnement.
Climat.
Diamonds
Genre/Form Pictorial works
Form Electronic book
Author Tappert, Michelle C.
ISBN 9783642125720
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9783642125713
3642125719
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9781283082846
9786613082848
6613082848