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Dictionary of Gemmology
by Read, Peter G
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0408029250
- ISBN 13
- 9780408029254
- Seller
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
UK: Butterworth Scientific, 1988. 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. . Hard Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated.
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- Bookseller
- Turtle Creek Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 066727
- Title
- Dictionary of Gemmology
- Author
- Read, Peter G
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0408029250
- ISBN 13
- 9780408029254
- Publisher
- Butterworth Scientific
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- GEMS SCIENCE MINERALOGY LAPIDARY PRECIOUS STONES JEWELS JEWELRY
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