
Gemmology
3rd Edition
Peter G. Read(Author)
The Crowood Press Ltd
Published on 1. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-7198-0361-1 (ISBN)
Description
Since Gemmology was published, readers have used it to gain an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice. This third edition has been completely revised to cover the latest methods of gem enhancement and identification, as well as the latest test instruments and laboratory techniques. Gemmology serves as an invaluable reference guide for gemmologists, professionals and students, and is an invaluable text for anyone in the gemmological profession. Also included are details of the Gemmological Association's Foundation Course together with advice on examination techniques.
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Edition
3rd Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7198-0361-1 (9780719803611)
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Peter Read
Gemmology
Book
08/2005
3rd Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
€38.95
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Person
Peter G. Read is a well known writer and lecturer on gems and gem test equipment. He also developed the world's first gem identification computer programme, GEMDATA.