Identification of gemstones
(Book)
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QE392 .O34 2003
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QE392 .O34 2003
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| General Shelving - 3rd Floor | QE392 .O34 2003 | On Shelf |
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Physical Desc
xiii, 313 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-304) and index.
Description
A comprehensive reference guide to gem and ornamental materials, this book deals with each gem species, outlining all the features a gem tester has to know before making an identification. The experienced author team describe not only each natural gem species, but also their synthetic counterparts, and the materials used as imitations, demonstrating how to avoid potentially costly mistakes. End of chapter summaries, details of further reading, and the companion web site combine to provide all the support needed by professional gemmologists, antique and gemstone dealers, jewellers and students. * Learn how to put the theory of identification into practice with this accessible guide* 60 full colour photographs to illustrate identifying features* Chapter summaries and companion website support provide easy understanding and reference.
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Current Copyright Fee: GBP28.00,0.,Uk
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SACFinal081324
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
O'Donoghue, M., & Joyner, L. (2003). Identification of gemstones . Butterworth-Heinemann.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)O'Donoghue, Michael and Louise. Joyner. 2003. Identification of Gemstones. Oxford ; Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)O'Donoghue, Michael and Louise. Joyner. Identification of Gemstones Oxford ; Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003.
Harvard Citation (style guide)O'Donoghue, M. and Joyner, L. (2003). Identification of gemstones. Oxford ; Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)O'Donoghue, Michael., and Louise Joyner. Identification of Gemstones Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003.
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