Amber: The Natural Time Capsule - Hardcover

Ross, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1554076099 ISBN 13: 9781554076093

Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd, 2010

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A comprehensive introduction to amber and all its uses.

Amber is an engaging overview of this natural substance. It also explores how the fossilized inclusions trapped in the golden resin of spruce trees provide a superb record of prehistoric species and habitats. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book includes all the current knowledge and ongoing research, such as:

How amber is formed from the resin of ancient trees

The fascinating process by which amber preserves natural specimens

The secrets amber can reveal

Types of amber

Where amber can be found

The role of amber in science and art

Practical advice on how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes

Recent discoveries and developments

Exclusive and particularly valuable features of the book include:

Stunning and previously unpublished photographs of specimens from the collection of the Natural History Museum in London

Detailed illustrated identification keys to the most common insect inclusions

The storied search for DNA in insect inclusions in amber

Amber brings the study of this fascinating substance and its secrets within reach of any reader, and it will particularly fascinate rock hounds, fossil and gem enthusiasts, hobbyists and jewelry designers.

Biografía del autor

Andrew Ross is curator of fossil arthropods at the Natural History Museum, London, England.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1554076099
• ISBN 13: 9781554076093
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 112