2nd edition. Minor shelfwear otherwise a fine clean solid copy. An invaluable reference cource for both professional gemmologists and student. This 2nd edition has been substantially revised to ensure that it is comprehensive and up to date. Numerous illustrations of all gemmological and related scientific and jewellery manufacturing terms, together with concise descriptions of the principle gem materials and working explanations of the many types of gem test instruments. Trade names of gemstones, including those now in disuse or considered misleading are included and cross referenced to currently accepted ones. Rare gems and collectors' stones are also included for the specialist.

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Title

Dictionary of Gemmology

Publisher

Butterworth Scientific, UK

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0408029250

ISBN 13

9780408029254

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

Illustrated

Edition

2nd Edition

Condition

Very Good

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.Science, general

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This edition contains illustrations to support definitions of the gemmological and related scientific jewellery-manufacturing items, together with descriptions of principal gem materials and instruments. It includes trade names of gemstones cross-referenced to the accepted name.

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