Rock and gem [electronic resource]
Bonewitz, Ra2012
Book
Abstract: A fascinating encyclopedic reference on rocks and gems, including their identification, composition, and their use. Interesting topics such as the Malachite room in the Winter Palace and the collection of the Hope Diamond and the superstitions surrounding it are also covered in this guide.
Main title:
Rock and gem [electronic resource] / Ronald Louis Bonewitz ; consultants, Margaret Carruthers, Richard Efthim.
Work:
Imprint:
New York, N.Y. : DK Pub., c2008 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2013.)
Collation:
1 online resource (426 entries) : 2472 images, digital files.
Variant title:
Cover title: Smithsonian rock and gem
Notes:
Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 360 p. : col. ill.
Contents:
Origins -- Rocks -- Minerals -- Fossils.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781782680529 (online)9780756633424 (pbk)
Dewey class:
552
LC class:
QE432
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
502414
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