Download or read book Nature Guide: Gems written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compact and easy-to-use, Nature Guide: Gems provides a thorough introduction and detailed, clearly illustrated profiles of hundreds of examples of precious metals, cut stones, and organics. This Smithsonian guide is packed with stunning photography and key information provided by expert contributors. Nature Guide: Gems is carefully structured, with catalog entries organized into easily understood groups that the newcomer will have no difficulty in navigating and the more experienced reader will appreciate.