Gem Identification Made Easy is the first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natu

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A concise, systematic, yet comprehensive ``textbook'' treatment of the science. Examines origin, chemistry, crystallography, physical properties, and optical pr

A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.