Gemstones / Squire, Ann

Explains what gemstones are, the scale to rank hardness called the Mohs' scale, how stones are weighed, how they are formed, how stones are cut, and non-jewelry uses for gemstones.

Explains what gemstones are, the scale to rank hardness called the Mohs' scale, how stones are weighed, how they are formed, how stones are cut, and non-jewelry uses for gemstones.

An introduction to gem stones, discussing the different types of stones, where they are found, and how they are made.