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Gem identification made easy : a hands-on guide to more confident buying & selling / Antoinette L. Matlins & A.C. Bonanno.
Record details
- ISBN: 0943763347
- Physical Description: xxii, 322 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
- Edition: 3rd ed.
- Publisher: Woodstock, Vt. : GemStone Press, c2003.
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- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Subject:
- Precious stones > Identification
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Vancouver Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Library | QE 392 M33 2003 (Text) | 33109008659336 | Stacks | Volume hold | Available | - |
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The third edition of this accessible and knowledgeable guide to gem identification features updated information on new techniques and gems, including the high-pressure/high-temperature techniques used to treat some types of diamonds, methods for detecting diffusion techniques used to color sapphires, and new instruments for identification. Basic identification techniques are stressed, with instruction in setting up a lab, and discussion of instruments. More advanced techniques are then discussed. A chapter is included on antique and estate jewelry. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Lightning Source, Inc. Ebooks
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