PakCat catalogue record

Crystal & gem

By Symes, R. F.

Bibliographic details

ISBN
0679807810
Publisher
Knopf
Publication place
New York
Publication year
1991
Edition
1st American ed.
Language
English
Material type
Book
Physical description
63 p.

Additional authors

Harding, R. R.

Summary

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

Subjects

Crystals, Crystallography, Precious stones, Crystals., Crystallography., Precious stones.

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