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E-book
Author Clark, Carol, author

Title Tropical gemstones / text by Carol Clark
Published Singapore : Periplus Editions, [1998]
©1998

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Description 1 online resource (66 pages) : color illustrations
Series Periplus nature guides
Periplus nature guides.
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
Print version record
Subject Precious stones -- Tropics
Precious stones -- History
Precious stones
Tropics
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781462916641
1462916643