Nature Guide: Gems: The World in Your Hands (DK Nature Guides)

Description

You’ve found a real gem with this completely comprehensive guide to Earth’s
most precious stones. From amethyst, baryte, and cerussite to uvarovite,
vesuvianite, and zircon, hundreds of gems are displayed in dazzling detail in
this perfect package for rock fans and treasure seekers. Part of DK’s best-
selling Nature Guide series, Nature Guide Gems is packed with stunning
photography that reveals the intricate details and unique features of more
than 400 treasured jewels and precious metals, alongside fact-packed profiles.
On this eye-popping tour, you’ll discover where gems are found and how
crystals are classified. You’ll travel the world to discover the history and
folklore of ancient rocks and stones. The catalogue reference style ensures
newcomers can navigate with ease, while experienced enthusiasts will enjoy the
subject-specific structure. Compact and clear, this beautiful book brings the
natural world to life so you leave no stone unturned. Grab this guide and get
started! Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; Illustrated edition (March 4, 2013)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465402187
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 89
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.67 x 8.81 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #193,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #32 in Rock & Mineral Field Guides #88 in Rocks & Minerals #92 in Natural Resources (Books)
• #32 in Rock & Mineral Field Guides
• #88 in Rocks & Minerals