Crystal & gem

Symes, R. F.

£7.99

This title presents an engaging and entertaining reference guide about crystals and gems – perfect for younger readers. From the rarest crystal to more common gems it explores the many stunning crystals, profiling how they formed, where to find them and follows their path to being set in jewellery.

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Publish Date: 01/07/2014

Description

See crystals of every colour, find out which gemstones are priceless, and explore the uses of crystals in technology as well as jewellery.

From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Young readers can use the encyclopedic profiles to identify all kinds of crystals and gems, and watch how a diamond in the rough becomes the show-stopping centrepiece of a valuable ring. Packed with essential information, this edition is more interactive than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines.

Find out what gives a labradorite its colours, discover how piezoelectricity is used, and see how crystals can be made in a laboratory. Eyewitness Crystal & Gem is the perfect guide for homework help on crystals or those simply wanting to further their knowledge of these fabulous natural creations. This book also comes with a fact-filled poster, great for your bedroom wall or classroom.

Additional information

Weight 340 g
Dimensions 280 × 217 × 5 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

72

Language

English

Edition

Relaunch edition

Dewey

548 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J