Gemstones of Afghanistan - Hardcover

Gary W. Bowersox; Bonita E. Chamberlin PhD

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0945005199 ISBN 13: 9780945005193

Publisher: Geoscience Press, 1995

Synopsis

GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN is the first comprehensive, fully-documented book on the geology, history, and lore of the gems and minerals of this war-ravaged crossroads between the Near East and the Far East. GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN features stunning color photographs, original maps, and geographic coordinates of significant mines. The authors have compiled a wide-ranging and thorough set of references that, like the book, will prove invaluable to jewelers, gem buyers, geologists, historians, and those who seek to make a careful assessment of the riches Afghanistan has to offer. GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN is the first complete reference on gemstones of Afghanistan - the results of 23 years of researching over 6,500 years of history. o Hardcover, glossy 81/2" x 11", 244-page collection edition o 110 photographs, maps and figures, including 52 in color o History of geology and gem mining in Afghanistan, describing mining methods and production o Detailed topographical and geological maps pinpoint gem and mineral deposits o Over 1,400 gem and mineral locations by coordinates o 2,000 years of geological, geographical and gemological exploration o Over 500 references and suggested readings o Color photographs of new cutting styles, carved gems and new jewelry designs

About this title

About the Author

Gary W. Bowersox, an international gem hunter, has worked with three Afghan governments, the Soviets, and the mujahideen through the back door of Pakistan to export gem and mineral materials. Through his affiliation with the Gemological Institute of America and other organizations, Gary has brought recognition since 1972 to the quality of the gemstones mined in the Hindu Kush, most of which were unknown until the Soviets started bombing and exposing the crystals.

Bonita E. Chamberlin received her Ph.D.in paleontology from the Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Columbia. She has worked internationally, first in her field, and later expanding into economic development. She both organized the seminars and teaches Afghans mining techniques. Throughout the year, she also consults in international economic development for multinational corporations, and teaches seminars on cross-cultural communication.

Edition details

• Publisher: Geoscience Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0945005199
• ISBN 13: 9780945005193
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 220