Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values, Lapidary Uses

Polk, Patti

ISBN 10 : 1440204152 ISBN 13 : 9781440204159

Editeur : Krause Publications, 2010

Synopsis

Book by Polk Patti

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Collecting Rocks, Gems & Minerals focuses on the areas of collecting, identifying and determining the worth of rocks, minerals and gemstones; how and where collectors can acquire them; and, what they can do with them once excavated. Whereas most rock books require the reader to have a background in geology to find the appropriate chapter, this title is organized by visual characteristics such as color, texture, crystal shape, etc., rather than by chemical composition. With 1,000 beautiful color pictures, readers can see the visual detail they need to identify their rocks.

Biographie de l'auteur

A highly respected expert in the field, Patti Polk has been collecting rocks and minerals for 20 years. Patti is a skilled lapidary artist, which includes the cutting and polishing of the stones into display specimens or cabochons for jewellery making. She also designs and creates fine silver jewellery with the gemstones.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Krause Publications
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440204152
• ISBN 13: 9781440204159
• Reliure: Carton flexible
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible