Symes, R. F

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

Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

This book describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photographs with text identify the various gemstones.

Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

Presents a photographic introduction to crystals and gems, explaining what they are and how they form, discussing color, identification, recovery, carving, and value, and looking at specific types of gems.

Describes how crystals, semiprecious stones, and precious metals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry.

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

"Eyewitness Rocks & Minerals" is an informative guide to the world beneath our feet. In this updated and revised version igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks as well as hundreds of sparkling minerals are covered in detail on where and how they form; as well as explaining characteristics such as hardness, color and luster. Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks, minerals and precious metals in this updated version of this best-selling title.

Examines the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.--.

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