Crystal and Gem - Hardcover

Harding, R; Symes, R

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789457644 ISBN 13: 9780789457646

Verlag: DK Children, 2000

Inhaltsangabe

Discover the fascinating world of crystals and gems -- their beauty, uses, structure and amazing variety.

Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the amazing world of crystals and gems. Superb color photographs of crystals, jewels and gemstones of every color, size and shape offer a unique "eyewitness" insight into their extraordinary beauty and variety. See a crystal growing, diamonds used to cut through a brick wall, a phantom crystal, gemstones formed in a volcano, and crystals of gold and silver. Learn how a quartz watch works, how to identify crystals, why crystals have been grown in space, how crystals are used healing, and why Napoleon had a diamond in his sword. Discover where to find crystals in your home, how synthetic crystals are made, which famous rubies are really spinels, which is your birthstone, and much, much more.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: DK Children
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0789457644
• ISBN 13: 9780789457646
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nachyta Pederzini; n.pederzini@terminaldistribuzione.com; ; Via Bruno Buozzi, 24/26,; Granarolo dell'Emilia BO,; 40057; Italien