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Gemstones and Minerals of Australia

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Author: Lin Sutherland and Gayle Sutherland  

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This guide describes Australia's common minerals and gems, some rarities and the odd curiosity and will enable collectors to identify a wide range of specimens. In two parts, there is an introduction to gems and minerals, as well as superb colour photography to accompany each gem or mineral entry.

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This guide describes Australia's common minerals and gems, some rarities and the odd curiosity and will enable collectors to identify a wide range of specimens. In two parts, there is an introduction to gems and minerals, as well as superb colour photography to accompany each gem or mineral entry.

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p>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.br />Part 1 introduces the reader to gems and minerals and their chemical and crystal systems. It also gives tips on recognising and valuing specimens.br />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.br />Dr Lin Sutherland is a Senior Research Fellow in Geoscience and the Australian Museum. Gayle Sutherland is a gemmologist in Geoscience at the Australian Museum. Most of the photographs were supplied by Jim Frazier and staff at the Australian Museum./p>

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About the Author

Dr. Lin Sutherland is a Senior Research Fellow in Geoscience and the Australian Museum. Gayle Sutherland is a gemmologist in Geoscience at the Australian Museum. Most of the photographs were supplied by Jim Frazier and staff at the Australian Museum.

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Product Details

Publisher
New Holland Publishers | Reed Natural History/New Holland
Published
1st January 2000
Pages
128
ISBN
9781921517297

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04 Sep, 2023
Very Informative, great photos
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