| Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds Contributor(s): Tappert, Ralf (Author), Tappert, Michelle C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3642125719 ISBN-13: 9783642125713 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $132.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Mineralogy - Nature | Rocks & Minerals |
| Dewey: 553.82 |
| LCCN: 2011924333 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 11.2" W x 8.4" (1.45 lbs) 142 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates the range of crystal shapes, colours, surface textures, and mineral inclusions of rough, uncut, naturally forming diamonds. Each chapter contains photographs that show the unique physical characteristics of the diamonds, and the accompanying text describes the processes that led to their formation. This book is an invaluable reference manual for professional geoscientists--including gemmologists and exploration geologists. |
