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Author:

Sofianides, Anna S., author.

Title:

Gems & crystals from one of the world's great collections / George E. Harlow, Curator of Gems and Minerals, American Museum of Natural History, and Anna S. Sofianides ; photography by Erica and Harold Van Pelt.

Edition:

Revised edition.

Publisher:

Sterling Signature,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

xiii, 215 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.

Subject:

American Museum of Natural History--Catalogs.
Minerals--Catalogs and collections--New York.--New York.
Precious stones--Catalogs and collections--New York.--New York.

Other Authors:

Harlow, George E., author.
American Museum of Natural History, issuing body.

Other Titles:

Gems & crystals from the American Museum of Natural History

Notes:

At head of title: American Museum of Natural History. Revised edition of: Gems & crystals from the American Museum of Natural History / Anna S. Sofianides and George E. Harlow ; photographs by Erica and Harold Van Pelt. New York : Simon and Schuster, c1990. Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-205) and index.

Summary:

A classic book gets a new, redesigned, and sumptuous edition in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Updated and revised, Gems & Crystals showcases the museum's renowned collection and unlocks the science behind the dazzling properties of each gemstone species. Nearly 150 key varieties of gems and minerals are profiled, with information on their history, lore, and sources, as well as the relationships among the bewildering variety of crystals, minerals, rocks, and gemstones. Extensively researched and stunningly illustrated, this very special volume will fascinate novice and expert alike.

ISBN:

1454917113
9781454917113

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)