American Gem Cabochons - An Illustrated Handbook of Domestic Semi-Precious Stones Cut Unfacetted

American Gem Cabochons is a wonderful, illustrated handbook on the topic of general gemmology. Comprising information primarily concerning American semi-precious gems capable of being cut in cabochon form, this book was written with the intention of inspiring people to embrace gemmology as a hobby, the author's aim being to present enough examples of these gems to make this work a concise but enthusiastic means of popularising such gem materials. This is a great book for beginners to the field, and constitutes a great addition to any collection of gemmological literature. Chapters contained herein include: Agates, etc., and Descriptions; Moss Agates, and Descriptions; Crystalline and Impure Quartz, etc., and Descriptions; Jasper, Opal, Etc., and Descriptions; Ornamental Gems, and Descriptions; Miscellaneous Gems, and Descriptions; and Obsidian and Other Rock Gems, and Descriptions. We are proud to republish this scarce work here complete with a new introduction to the subject.

Author: C. McKinley
Publisher: Brunton Press
Published: 06/09/2011
Pages: 76
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.18d
ISBN13: 9781447415787
ISBN10: 1447415787
BISAC Categories:
- Reference | General
- Nature | Rocks & Minerals