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Author:

Symes, R. F.

Title:

Crystal & gem / written by Dr. R.F. Symes and Dr. R.R. Harding.

Publisher:

Dorling Kindersley PublishingIncorporated,

Copyright Date:

c2014

Description:

72 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.

Subject:

Crystals--Juvenile literature.
Crystallography--Juvenile literature.
Gems--Juvenile literature.
Precious stones--Juvenile literature.
Juvenile works.

Other Authors:

Harding, R. R.

Notes:

Includes index.

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.

Summary:

Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.

Series:

DK Eyewitness

ISBN:

1465420932
9781465420930

Locations:

MMPE553 -- Algona Public Library (Algona)

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)

TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)

YUPD232 -- DeWitt Community Library (De Witt)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

EYPC755 -- Kingsley Public Library (Kingsley)

DAPG173 -- Mason City Public Library (Mason City)

HPPD845 -- Orange City Public Library (Orange City)

AXPF626 -- Oskaloosa Public Library (Oskaloosa)

GZPE631 -- Pella Public Library (Pella)

SWPB522 -- Swisher Public Library (Swisher)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

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