Published by Brand: Gemstone Press, 2024
ISBN 10: 0943763347 ISBN 13: 9780943763347
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 3. This colorful book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Gandhis lifefrom his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and Indiaand his methods of peaceful, but not passive, resistance to injustice.
Published by Brand: Gemstone Pr, 1997
ISBN 10: 0943763169 ISBN 13: 9780943763163
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. New, revised, expanded edition of the first and only book of its kind. Covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use. Practical. Non-technical. Shows how to identify diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls, and separate them from fakes and look-alikes. Explains what instruments are needed, how to use them, where to get them, and what should be seen for each gemstone.No science background necessary.Faster than you can imagine, anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the marketplace. This practical volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognizing profitable opportunities. Essential reading for collectors, investors, jewelry lovers, hobbyists, jewelers, antique dealers, and gemology students. With this highly accessible guide, anyone can begin to master gem identification.Selected Contents:Setting up a basic lab.Description of Each Instrument: What It Will Show & How to Use It.Dark Field Loupe - Synthetic Emerald Filters - Immersion Cell - Synthetic Diamond Detector - Loupe - Chelsea Filter - Electronic Diamond Tester - Refractometer - Ultraviolet Lamp - Microscope - Spectroscope - Polariscope - DichroscopeWhat to Look For, Gem by GemAntique & Estate Jewelry - The True Test for the Gem Detective.Dyeing - Composite Stones - Foil Backing - SubstitutionsAppendices: Charts and Tables of Gemstone Properties, Schools, Laboratories, and more.
Published by Brand: Gemstone Press, 2024
ISBN 10: 0943763509 ISBN 13: 9780943763507
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Good. Expanded, Updated. Offers information on 'fee dig' mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, legends and information on from safety kits to location of nearest toilets. This book features information on: equipment and clothing; mining techniques; gem and mineral sites; Museums and mine tours; and, special events and tourist information.
Published by Brand: Gemstone Press, 2024
ISBN 10: 0943763347 ISBN 13: 9780943763347
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: new. 3. This colorful book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century You will learn about Gandhis lifefrom his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and Indiaand his methods of peaceful but not passive resistance to injustice.
Published by Brand: Gemstone Pr, 1997
ISBN 10: 0943763169 ISBN 13: 9780943763163
Seller: Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, U.S.A.
Condition: very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
Published by Brand: GemStone Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0943763290 ISBN 13: 9780943763293
Seller: Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, U.S.A.
Condition: very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
Published by Brand: Gemstone Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0943763347 ISBN 13: 9780943763347
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new.
Published by Brand: GemStone Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0943763290 ISBN 13: 9780943763293
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new.
Published by Brand: Gemstone Press, 2024
ISBN 10: 0943763509 ISBN 13: 9780943763507
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: new. Offers information on 'fee dig' mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, legends and information on from safety kits to location of nearest toilets. This book features information on: equipment and clothing; mining techniques; gem and mineral sites; Museums and mine tours; and, special events and tourist information.
Published by Brand: Gemstone Pr, 1997
ISBN 10: 0943763169 ISBN 13: 9780943763163
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: new.