Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin

Download or read book Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin written by Maggie Campbell Pedersen and published by NAG Press and. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin is a unique source of information on this neglected topic of gemology. Presented in full color, with over 200 stunning photographs for ease of reference and identification, the book allows material to be recognized by sight, avoiding the usual gemological tests, which can ruin them. A comprehensive list of materials is included and each is presented with details or its origin, availability and conservation status. Examples of the uses of each material are given, along with a brief history of their use.