Displaying 1 of 1 2014 Format: Book Author: Symes, R. F., author. Title: Crystal & gem / written by Dr. R.F. Symes and Dr. R.R. Harding. Edition: Relaunch edition, American edition. Publisher, Date: London : DK, 2014. ©2014 Description: 72 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm. Summary: Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life. Series: DK Eyewitness DK eyewitness books. Subjects: Crystals -- Juvenile literature. Crystallography -- Juvenile literature. Gems -- Juvenile literature. Precious stones -- Juvenile literature. Other Author: Harding, R. R., author. Other Title: Eyewitness crystal & gem Crystal and gem Notes: "Supports the Common Core state standards"--Cover. Includes index. "Websites": page 68. Contents: What is a crystal? -- A world of crystals -- Natural beauty -- On the surface -- Inside crystals -- Crystal color -- Identification -- Natural growth -- Good habits -- Extraction -- Growing crystals -- Crystals at work -- Good vibtrations -- Quartz -- Diamond -- Corundum -- Beryl -- Opal -- Other gemstones -- Collector's items -- Stones for carving -- Precious metals -- Organic gems -- What is it worth? -- Cutting gems -- Lore and legend -- At home -- Did you know? -- Identifying gemstones -- Find out more. ISBN: 9781465420930 (library binding) 1465420932 (library binding) 9781465420527 (paperback) 1465420525 (paperback) Other Number: 878945683 System Availability: 3 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 3 Control Number: 442433 # Local items in: 3 # System items in: 3 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
