Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification

Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification is a detailed reference on gem materials and their origins. This sixth edition, edited by Michael O’Donoghue, is available as a digital PDF download. The 937-page file can be accessed instantly after purchase and read on your preferred device.

This edition builds on a reference work first published in 1962 and revised through six editions. It remains an exhaustive study of natural and man-made substances used as ornament.

Book Overview

Edited by Michael O’Donoghue, this volume covers geological sources of gems, crystalline gem materials, diamond, ruby and sapphire, beryl, chrysoberyl, spinel, topaz, tourmaline, garnets, feldspar, zircon, peridot, spodumene, quartz, opal, turquoise, lapis lazuli, jade, natural glasses, marble, less common species, synthetic gemstones, composite gemstones, gemstone simulants, plastics, pearls, biological gem materials, fashioning, and value-enhanced gemstones.

The book also includes identification tables, appendices on birthstones and famous diamonds, a glossary of unusual names, and a bibliography.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Coverage of geological sources and crystalline gem materials
• Detailed chapters on major gem species, from diamond and corundum to quartz and jade
• Sections on synthetic gemstones, composite stones, simulants, and plastics
• Chapters on pearls, biological gem materials, and natural glasses
• Guidance on fashioning and value-enhanced gem materials
• Identification tables and reference appendices

Why This Book Matters

As a sixth-edition reference work, this text preserves and revises material from earlier editions of Gems, including historical content from Robert Webster’s fifth edition. It is designed for professionals and serious readers who need reliable information on the sources, description, and identification of gem materials.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available after purchase through your account. The PDF can be used with suitable Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps.

FAQ

When will I receive access? The PDF is available for instant download once your purchase is complete.

Will a physical copy be sent? No, this listing is for a digital PDF only.

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Download Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification for a dependable gemmological reference.

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