An introduction to the relatively modern science that deals with technical aspects of gemstones and gem material. Suitable for the rank beginner, but also geared to be a text for people taking the British Gemmological Association's examinations. Very slim bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Provides an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice
Peter G. Read is a writer and lecturer on gems and gem test equipment. He also developed the world’s first gem identification computer program, GEMDATA.
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