Gemstones and Minerals of Australia, 9781921517297
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Unearth Australia’s hidden gemstone and mineral treasures, identify and value them.

Gemstones and Minerals of Australia

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    128 pages

  • Release Date

    31 December 1999

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Summary

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 recognizing and valu…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781921517297
ISBN-10:1921517298
Author:Lin Sutherland, Gayle Sutherland
Publisher:New Holland Publishers
Imprint:Reed New Holland
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:31 December 1999
Weight:438g
Dimensions:15mm x 267mm x 50mm
About The Author

Lin Sutherland

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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