Description |
1 online resource (66 pages) : color illustrations |
Series |
Periplus nature guides |
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Periplus nature guides.
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Contents |
Frontcover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Introduction -- Ruby -- The Nga Mauk Ruby -- Sapphire -- Enhancing Ruby and Sapphire -- Star Ruby and Sapphire -- Padparadscha -- Spinel -- Diamonds -- Diamonds of India -- The Hope Diamond -- Topaz -- Peridot -- Garnet -- Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye -- Tourmaline -- Emerald -- The Emerald in History -- Moonstone -- Zircon -- Opal -- Jade -- Jade in History -- Jade and Buddhism -- Pearls -- The Pearling Industry -- South Sea Pearls -- Quartz -- Unusual Gems -- Indian Jewelry -- Chinese Jewelry -- Buying Gemstones -- Index -- Backcover |
Summary |
Annotation A superb introductory guide to the full range of gemstones mined and processed in Southeast Asia. Stunning color photographs and informative text will delight and intriuge.Periplus Tropical Nature Guides are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given |
Notes |
Includes index |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Precious stones -- Tropics
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Precious stones -- History
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Precious stones
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Tropics
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Genre/Form |
History
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781462916641 |
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1462916643 |
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