Crystal and Gem (Eyewitness Books) (c.1)

by R. F. Symes

Hardcover, 1991

Status

Available

Call number

548 Sym

Call number

548 Sym

Local notes

548 Sym (c.1)

Barcode

4166

Collection

Publication

Knopf Books for Young Readers (1991), 63 pages

Description

Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1991
2004 (Rev. Ed.)
2007-06-25 (Rev. Ed.)

Physical description

63 p.; 9 x 0.5 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member hgcslibrary
Describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, how crystals are grown artifically, how crystals are used in industry and other aspects of crystallogrphy.
LibraryThing member dayspring777
Beautiful display to introduce the wide variety of precious and semi precious stones for younger minds!

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Pages

63

Rating

(18 ratings; 4.1)
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