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9780810936904: The National GEM Collection

Synopsis

Published to coincide with the opening of the Smithsonian's newly reconstructed gem and mineral hall, this volume offers an overview of the world of gems. It focuses on over 10,000 gemstones and jewellery pieces in Washington's National Museum of Natural History, including the Hope Diamond.

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About the Author

Dr. Jeffrey Edward Post (PhD) has held numerous academic and museum posts in the gem field. His areas of research interest include mineralogy, gemmology, geochemistry, crystallography, and electron microscopy. He has published numerous scientific articles in these fields.

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