Gemstones & Minerals of Australia

Australia's gemstones and minerals are a treasure chest of world renown. This guide Gemstones and Minerals of Australia describes Australia's common minerals and gems as well as some rarities. It will assist collectors to identify a wide range of specimens. The book features over 300 colour photographs to accompany the gem and mineral entries. Part 1 introduces the reader to gems and minerals and their chemical and crystal systems. It also gives tips on recognising and valuing specimens. Part 2 describes each gemstone and mineral, detailing its composition, structure, habit, form, properties, and distribution. Useful additions to the book are a glossary, a list of the chemical elements, and information on the size and source of each specimen pictured.

ISBN:	9781921517297
Publisher:	New Holland Publishers
Imprint:	New Holland Publishers
Published date:	01 Nov 2022
Language:	English
Number of pages:	144
Weight:	-1g
Height:	210mm
Width:	171mm

Write a review

Your Name:

Your Review: Note: HTML is not translated!

Rating: Bad           Good

Enter the code in the box below: