Displaying 1 of 1 2007 Format: Book Author: Symes, R. F., author. Title: Crystal & gem / written by R.F. Symes and R.R. Harding. Edition: Rev. ed. Publisher, Date: London ; New York : DK, 2007. Description: 72 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm. Summary: Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how they are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones. Series: DK eyewitness books DK eyewitness books. Subjects: Crystals -- Juvenile literature. Crystallography -- Juvenile literature. Precious stones -- Juvenile literature. Other Author: Harding, R. R. Other Title: Title appears on item as: Eyewitness crystal & gem Crystal and gem Notes: "Discover the many uses of crystals--from spectacular jewelry to technological tools"--Cover. Includes index. Contents: What is a crystal? -- A world of crystals -- Natural beauty -- Crystals -- outside ... -- ... and inside -- The color of crystals -- Identification -- Natural growth -- Good habits -- Discovery -- recovery -- Growing from seed -- Crystals at work -- Good vibrations -- Quartz -- Diamond -- Corundum -- Beryl -- Opal -- Other gemstones -- Collectors' items -- Stones for carving -- Precious metals -- Animal and vegetable -- What is it worth? -- Making them sparkle -- Lore and legends -- Crystals at home -- Did you know? -- Identifying gemstones -- Find out more. LCCN: 2007277721 ISBN: 9780756606633 9781405320429 1405320427 0756630010 9780756630010 9780756606633 0756606632 0756630010 9780756630010 Other Number: 150896192 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 192847 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: j 548 Symes Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
