Type of document : One-volume edition Edition cipher : 549.091/H19 Author(s) : Hall, Cally Title : Gemstones : the visual guide to more than130 gemstone varieties Outputed data : London: Dorling Kindersley Book, 1994 Quantitative characteristics :160 p.: il. Series: Eyewitness handbooks Notes : Index: p. 158-159 ISBN, Price 0-7513-1027-1: 35.00 р. UDC : 549.091 + 549.091=111 MeSH-main: МИНЕРАЛЫ -- MINERALS Annotation: The clearest and sharpest recognition guides to the natural world, Eyewitness Handbooks make identification of individual species of animal, vegetable, or mineral, sure, simple, and straightforward. Contained within each volume are superb, annotated photographs or artworks accompanied by concise, informative descriptions of the full range of breeds or species. Easy to use and beautiful to look at, Eyewitness Handbooks build into the definitive natural history library, essential to enthusiasts of all ages. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the gemstone’s chief characteristics and distinguishing features. Additional colour illustrations and photographs show uncut stones, colour variations, and a range of favoured cuts, while colour-coded bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference Copies :ІЛ(1) Free : ІЛ(1) Additional Access Points: Taylor, Harry \phot.\ Harding, Roger \ed.\