{"product_id":"gemstones-of-the-world-newly-revised-5th-edition","title":"Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised 5th Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of gems, crystals, and minerals with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstones of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the bestselling reference book by renowned geology expert Walter Schumann. This revised fifth edition is an essential resource for rockhounds, jewelry makers, gem collectors, students, and anyone curious about the natural beauty and science of gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/span\u003emore than 1,500 full-color photographs\u003cspan\u003e, this comprehensive gemstone identification guide showcases precious and semiprecious stones in both their natural, rough forms and their cut and polished finishes. Explore the distinctive colors, structures, and characteristics that make each stone unique while learning how gemstones form and how they can be worked, cut, and polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom familiar favorites to rare and lesser-known minerals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstones of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers an extraordinary range of materials, including andalusite, vesuvianite, and charoite. Dedicated sections explore rocks used as gemstones, such as alabaster, onyx, and obsidian, as well as organic gem materials like coral, amber, pearls, ivory, and fossils. The book also examines gemstone imitations, synthetic stones, and composite materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside this comprehensive gemstone reference, you'll discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than 1,500 full-color gemstone photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecious and semiprecious stones shown in rough, cut, and polished forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation on gemstone formation, crystal structure, physical properties, and identifying characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidance on gemstone cutting, polishing, and working techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage of rocks, minerals, organic gems, fossils, synthetics, and imitations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful charts and tables for identifying unknown stones and evaluating gemstone authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're building a rock and mineral collection, creating handmade jewelry, studying geology, or exploring crystals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstones of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a valuable addition to your bookshelf. Use this richly illustrated guide to deepen your knowledge of the minerals beneath our feet and appreciate the natural science behind every sparkling stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walter Schumann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Revised fifth edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Illustrated gemstone and mineral reference guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67716649779429,"sku":"26222","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/2045\/files\/GemstonesOfTheWorld_Cover.png?v=1792102802","url":"https:\/\/www.exploratoriumstore.com\/products\/gemstones-of-the-world-newly-revised-5th-edition","provider":"Exploratorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}