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  • Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones

    by David P. Turner, Lee A. Groat ...
    Series series AGU Advanced Textbooks
    Understanding gemstones in a geological contextGemstones are colorful treasures of the Earth that have captivated humans for thousands of years. The physical and chemical characteristics of each type of gem provide insights into the geological processes that created them.Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones is a textbook aimed at upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It presents the ... Read more

    $95.00 USD

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  • Practical Gemmology - A Study of the Identification of Gem-Stones, Pearls and Ornamental Minerals

    by Robert Webster ...
    This vintage book contains an interesting and practical study of the identification of gemstones, pearls, and ornamental minerals. A comprehensive and profusely-illustrated handbook for both novice and experienced practitioners, this volume is not to be missed by anyone with a keen interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: “Crystallography”, “Physical Properties”, “Specific ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dictionary of Gems and Gemology

    by Robert M. Shipley ...
    Establish a fundamental understanding of the gemstone world with the Dictionary of Gems and Gemology. This seminal work became the single most important and authoritative reference text for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the rapidly developing field of gemology.Shipley, the founder of the Gemological Institute of America, created this dictionary to standardize and define the technical ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gemstones of the World

    by Laws, Elisabeth ...
    Series series Minibooks
    Imbued with religious and supernatural significance, gemstones have been a source of fascination for humankind since the earliest ages. They are worn as adornment, exchanged as valuable commodities, and regarded as purveyors of health, good fortune, and status.Any story of human developmentbe it of religion, art, culture, trade, commerce, or the rise of scientific knowledgewill inevitably touch, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gem Identification Made Easy (5th Edition)

    A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

    by Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA, Antonio C. Bonanno, FGA, ASA, MGA ...
    This colorful book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Gandhi’s life—from his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and India—and his methods of peaceful, but not passive, resistance to injustice. ... Read more

    $15.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gem Testing

    by B. Anderson ...
    This vintage book contains a complete guide to testing gems and gemstones for purity and authenticity. Complete with a plethora of useful illustrations and all the information a prospective or existing enthusiast might need to know about the subject, this book constitutes an ideal resource for anyone with an interest in lapidary and gem testing. The chapters of this volume include: “How to Use ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Brief History of the Earth's Climate

    Everyone's Guide to The Science of Climate Change

    by Steven Earle ...
    "Give[s] . . . policymakers and concerned citizens a more thorough understanding of climate science and renewed conviction . . . on leaving fossil fuels behind." —Tom Green, Senior Climate Policy Advisor, David Suzuki FoundationA Brief History of the Earth's Climate is an accessible guide to the natural evolution of the Earth's climate over 4.6 billion years, and how and why human-caused global ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Earth Materials

    Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology

    by Cornelis Klein, Anthony Philpotts ...
    This concise, accessible, market-leading textbook brings together the wide-ranging fundamentals students need to understand rocks and minerals, and shows them how they relate to the broader Earth, materials and environmental sciences. Designed specifically for one-semester courses, it is beautifully illustrated to explain the key concepts in mineralogy and petrology. This edition has been fully ... Read more

    $62.39 USD

  • Economic Geology

    Principles and Practice

    by Walter L. Pohl ...
    Humanity’s ever-increasing hunger for mineral raw materials, caused by a growing global population and ever increasing standards of living, has resulted in economic geology becoming a subject of urgent importance.This book provides a broad panorama of mineral deposits, covering their origin and geological characteristics, the principles of the search for ores and minerals, and the investigation of ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Energy

    25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power & How We Get It

    by Kathleen M Reilly ...
    Series series Build It Yourself
    Energy is a vital part of our lives. It powers our computer, lights our home, and moves our car. It also costs a lot of money and pollutes our environment. In Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It, kids ages 9–12 learn about the history and science of the world's energy sources, from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas to renewable sources such as ... Read more

    $10.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ore Deposit Geology

    by Professor John Ridley ...
    Mapping closely to how ore deposit geology is now taught, this textbook systematically describes and illustrates the major ore deposit types, linking this to their settings in the crust and the geological factors behind their formation. Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a basic background in the geosciences, it provides a balance of practical information and coverage of ... Read more

    $71.39 USD

  • Popular Gemology

    by Richard M. Pearl ...
    Popular Gemmology constitutes a definitive guide on many aspects of gemmology, covering a wide range of natural and manufactured gems, their taxonomy, and the methods in which they are machined. The perfect book for both the amateur and professional, this text presents in an accessible manner for the general reader accurate knowledge of the world of gems, designed for the gem-lover, mineral ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus