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Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks)
by Cally Hall

Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks)
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Author: Cally Hall
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-05-15
ISBN: 0789489856
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: DK ADULT
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Book Review: More of a science school book
Summary: 5 Stars

It had great descriptions and wonderful pictures but I think this book would benefit a jeweler more than the average consumer. A novice would easily get confused because the author uses more scientific words than the everyday name of the stone. For example: you want to search the book for Alexandrite but it's not listed under Alexandrite. Instead it's listed under a science name. It's worth the money but you really have to pay close attention to what you are reading.

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