748円 Step into the fascinating history of synthetic gem production with this curated collection of classic articles on artificial gemstones. Spanning material from the early 1900s and earlier, this volume brings together informative writings on how man-made gems were identified and produced, illuminat...

748円 Gemmology is the science of natural and artificial gems and gemstones, considered to be a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Although a profession in its own right, gemmology is often studied by jewellers to augment their abilities of gem identification. This comprehensive guide concentrates ...

1,122円 A curated compilation of historical writings on gem cutting practices, this volume brings together classic articles from the early 20th century and earlier that focus on cabochon cutting. Covering traditional methods and tools used by gem cutters, Cabochon Cutting provides insight into how caboch...

748円 Explore the enduring appeal of garnet in this curated collection of historical gemology and crystallography articles. Rich with classic material dating back to the early 1900s and earlier, this volume brings together expertly chosen writings on the origins, structure and physical properties of ga...

748円 Discover the craftsmanship behind gem cutting through this rich compilation of classic texts originally published in the early 1900s. Carefully selected for modern readers, this anthology brings together historical articles on the tools, techniques and equipment that lapidaries used to cut and po...

13,217円 Environmental Impact of Mining and Mineral Processing: Management, Monitoring, and Auditing Strategies covers all the aspects related to mining and the environment, including environmental assessment at the early planning stages, environmental management during mine operation, and the identificat...

15,861円 Rare Earths elements are composed of 15 chemical elements in the periodic table. Scandium and yttrium have similar properties, with mineral assemblages, and are therefore referred alike in the literature. Although abundant in the planet surface, the Rare Earths are not found in concentrated forms...

12,689円 Amazonite: Mineralogy, Crystal Chemistry and Typomorphism provides in-depth coverage of the geological setting, mineralogy, chemistry,spectroscopic parameters, typomorphic features, and potential technological and economical uses associated with amazonite discovery. Featuring detailed characteriz...

748円 A carefully curated volume of classic gemological and crystallographic writings dating from the early 1900s and earlier, Amber Gemstones brings together informative historical articles on amber's origins, physical properties and traditional uses. Contents include: A Manual of Precious Stones and...

12,154円 This book provides information on the distribution of the available energy resources throughout the continent and how it is linked to the development of individual states. Africa is considered one of the poorest continents in the world, mainly because its development has historically depended on ...

3,300円 Le Dictionnaire des Pierres précieuses fines et ornementales parcourt, en une centaine d’articles empruntés à l’Encyclopaedia Universalis, un vaste domaine où les arts décoratifs et l’industrie s’entrecroisent sur un solide fond de sciences de la Terre. Classés alphabétiquement d’Agate à Zircon, ...

394円 Der erzgebirgische Bergbau, der sich bis ins 12. Jahrhundert zurückverfolgen lässt, erlebt in seiner zweiten Hauptperiode (1450 - 1620) mit der Entdeckung zahlreicher neuer Lagerstätten eine besondere Ausprägung. Denn die Erschließung größerer Teufenbereiche zielt auch auf neue technische Lösunge...