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

Polk, Patti

 
9781440232718: Collecting Rocks, Gems, and Minerals: Identification, Values, Lapidary Uses
ISBN 10 : 1440232717 ISBN 13 : 9781440232718
Editeur : Krause Publications, 2012

Synopsis

Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, you will enjoy the simplicity of the guide and the enthusiasm and knowledge of author Patti Polk, one of the top agate collectors in the world and a self-proclaimed "rockhound." You will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with. First it includes values, and second, it covers an introduction to lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display.

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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.

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Éditeur
Krause Publications
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1440232717
ISBN 13 
9781440232718
Reliure
Carton flexible
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
304
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Personne responsable
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