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Author Morgan, Diane, 1947-

Title Gemlore : ancient secrets and modern myths from the stone age to the rock age / Diane Morgan
Published Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xxii, 205 pages) : illustrations
Contents Agate -- Amber -- Amethyst -- Aquamarine -- Bloodstone -- Carnelian -- Cat's-eye -- Chalcedony -- Chrysoprase -- Citrine -- Coral -- Diamond -- Emerald -- Garnet -- Hematite -- Jade -- Jasper -- Jet -- Lapis lazuli -- Malachite -- Moonstone -- Onyx -- Opal -- Pearl -- Peridot -- Rock crystal -- Rose quartz -- Ruby -- Sapphire -- Sardonyx -- Smoky quartz -- Topaz -- Turquoise -- Zircon
Summary Covers particular gemstones, discussing the natural history of the stone, including where the gem is found, its value, and its use; the role the gem has played in history; and the myths, powers, and legends that have attached to the stone over the centuries
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Gems -- Folklore.
Precious stones.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Folklore & Mythology.
Gems
Precious stones
Edelstein -- Volkskultur -- Wörterbuch.
Volkskultur -- Edelstein -- Wörterbuch (mehrsprachig)
Volkskunde.
Edelstein.
Genre/Form Folklore
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780313344060
031334406X
1282340921
9781282340923
9786612340925
6612340924