Gemstones and Minerals of Australia
by Lin Sutherland, Gayle Sutherland
This guide describes Australia's common minerals and gems, some rarities and the odd curiosity and will enable collectors to identify a wide range of specimens. In two parts, there is an introduction to gems and minerals, as well as superb colour photography to accompany each gem or mineral entry.
Paperback
English
Brand New
Publisher Description
Australia s gemstones and minerals are a treasure chest of world renown. This guide Gemstones and Minerals of Australia describes Australia s common minerals and gems as well as some rarities. It will assist collectors to identify a wide range of specimens. The book features over 300 colour photographs to accompany the gem and mineral 1 introduces the reader to gems and minerals and their chemical and crystal systems. It also gives tips on recognising and valuing 2 describes each gemstone and mineral, detailing its composition, structure, habit, form, properties and distribution. Useful additions to the book are a glossary, a list of the chemical elements and information on the size and source of each specimen Lin Sutherland is a Senior Research Fellow in Geoscience and the Australian Museum. Gayle Sutherland is a gemmologist in Geoscience at the Australian Museum. Most of the photographs were supplied by Jim Frazier and staff at the Australian Museum.
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