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This edition contains illustrations to support definitions of the gemmological and related scientific jewellery-manufacturing items, together with descriptions of principal gem materials and instruments. It includes trade names of gemstones cross-referenced to the accepted name.
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Dictionary of Gemmology
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Dictionary of Gemmology
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Dictionary of Gemmology
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Butterworth Scientific, London, 1988
ISBN 10: 0408029250
ISBN 13: 9780408029254
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Glazed pictorial boards. 215 x 135 mm. [vi] 266 pp. B&w figures. Arranged alphabetically. Second edition. A bright, presentable copy. Book. Seller Inventory # HD242
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Dictionary of Gemmology.
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Butterworth Scientific, London, 1988
ISBN 10: 0408029250
ISBN 13: 9780408029254
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HardBack. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 2nd edition. 266pp. Ill. laminated boards, no dj. Condition virtually as new. 2nd. Edition. Seller Inventory # 100181158
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Dictionary of Gemmology
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Butterworth Scientific, UK, 1988
ISBN 10: 0408029250
ISBN 13: 9780408029254
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Seller: ! Turtle Creek Books !, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). 2nd edition. Minor shelfwear otherwise a fine clean solid copy. An invaluable reference cource for both professional gemmologists and student. This 2nd edition has been substantially revised to ensure that it is comprehensive and up to date. Numerous illustrations of all gemmological and related scientific and jewellery manufacturing terms, together with concise descriptions of the principle gem materials and working explanations of the many types of gem test instruments. Trade names of gemstones, including those now in disuse or considered misleading are included and cross referenced to currently accepted ones. Rare gems and collectors' stones are also included for the specialist. Seller Inventory # 066727