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  • Identification of Synthetic Gemstones

    Cubic Zirconia, Methods of Manutfacture & More...

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 13 - Australian Gemstones Series
    This ebook takes a brief look at synthetic gemstones, in particular cubic zirconia and the various manufacturing methods used to produce synthetic gemstones.This is volume 13 of the Australian Gemstones series and this volume is only available, at this stage, as an ebook.Other books in this series include Early Australian Gemstone Discoveries, Early Australian Diamond Discoveries, The Physical and ... Read more

    $0.74 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Early Australian Diamond Discoveries

    Information on Where Diamonds have been Found in Australia & How to Identify Them

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 2 - Australian Gemstone Series
    This book contains stories on early Australian diamond discoveries, and also includes details on how to identify the diamonds you find. The information included has come from early original newspaper sources. Through the passage of time, many Australian diamond locations have been forgotten. The aim of this book is to ensure that the modern day gem fossicker is more aware of the history of diamond ... Read more

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  • Identification of Opals

    Australian Gemstones Series Book 9

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 9 - Australian Gemstones Series
    This book contains a wealth of information on various types of opals, their appearance, diagnostic properties, imitations and how to tell the difference between potch and precious opal.Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify opals.There is also details on the correct readings for opals, from various ... Read more

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  • Identification of Jade

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    This book, designed for the gemmologist or serious amateur, details the identification of Jade. It covers in detail Nephrite Jade and Jadeite, its formation, geology, simulants, distinguishing features, treatments, grading, diagnostic optical and physical properties, readings under various gemmological equipment, locations found, colour range, various effects associated with Jade, crystallography, ... Read more

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  • Australian Gemstones Series Book 10 - 13

    Identification of Ornamental Gem Materials, Emeralds, Gartets and Synthetic Gemstones

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 3 - Australian Gemstones Series
    These pages contain books 10 to 13 of the Australian Gemstones Series. This series is specifically designed for the beginner wanting to learn more about gemstones or gem fossicking, they also make a wonderful refresher course for the more experienced.Included in this publication are the following titlesIdentification of Ornamental Gem Materials Book 10Identification of Emeralds Book ... Read more

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  • Identification of Beryl

    Brief Guide To The Identification of Beryl

    by River Pond ...
    Brief guide to the identification of Beryl and its varieties. ... Read more

    $0.74 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Physical & Optical Properties of Gemstones

    Gemstone Identification Using Physical & Optical Properties

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 3 - Australian Gemstone Series
    This book contains a wealth of information on the physical and optical properties of gemstones. It covers in great detail each facet of these properties in the hope it will assist you, the reader, in correctly identifying gemstones. This publication has been written for both the experienced gem fossicker and the beginner. The information included will assist the beginner to get a good foundation ... Read more

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  • Australian Gemstones Series Book 5 - 9

    Identification of Feldspar, Amber, Coral, Pearls and Opals

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 2 - Australian Gemstones Series
    This publication is a compilation of the Australian Gemstones Series Book 5 to 9. Each book covers varying aspects relating to gemstones and organic materials. Included are the following titles:- Book 5 Identification of Feldspar and Its Varieties, Book 6 Identification of Amber, Book 7 Identification of Coral, Book 8 Identification of Pearls and Book 9 Identification of Opals. ... Read more

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  • Identificaton of Pearls

    Australian Gemstones Series Book 8

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 8 - Australian Gemstones Series
    This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of pearls, saltwater and freshwater, their appearance, diagnostic properties, common treatments and imitations.Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify pearls.There is information on the physical and optical properties of pearls. There is also details on ... Read more

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  • Early Australian Gemstone Discoveries

    Information on Where Gemstones Have Been Found in Australia & How to Identify Them

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 1 - Australian Gemstones Series
    This book, designed for the gem fossicker, contains information on early gemstone discoveries in Australia, and includes information on how to identify the gemstones you find. This publication has been written for both the experienced gem fossicker and the beginner. This book will assist the gem fossicker with further knowledge of where gemstones, were, maybe, and are located in Australia. Gem ... Read more

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  • Identification of Diamonds

    Australian Gemstones Series Book 14

    by Trudy Toohill ...
    Series Book 14 - Australian Gemstones Series
    This book takes a look at diamonds, in particular the common forms of diamond, rocks in which diamonds are found in nature, diamond types, electrical behaviour, thermal conductivity, chemical composition, crystallography, hardness, specific gravity, determining synthetic diamonds to natural, colour, clarity methods, diamond enhancements, & more…This is volume 14 of the Australian Gemstones series ... Read more

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  • Der Südstern oder das Land der Diamanten

    by Jules Verne ...
    Der französische Minen-Ingenieur Cyprien Méré reist nach Afrika, um in die dortigen Diamantenminen Arbeit zu suchen. In den Minen arbeiten Minenarbeiter aus aller Ländern der Welt unter schweren Bedingungen. Schwarze Minenarbeiter machen den Hauptteil der schweren Arbeit unter der glühenden Sonne des afrikanischen Kontinents. Zu Beginn seiner Tätigkeit arbeitet Cyprien Méré als Landvermesser, ... Read more

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  • I Found a Two-Carat Brown USA Diamond

    Series Book 5 - Genuine Diamonds Found in Arkansas
    This is the true story of how I sought for, and found a 2.13-carat, brown diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park. I had it cut into a lovely, 1.21-carat marquise diamond. I then had it graded and appraised. It is worth $9,800. My discovery was awarded “One of the Best Finds of 2010” by the editors of Western and Eastern Treasure Magazine. ... Read more

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  • Rock Polishing Secrets

    The Ultimate Guide To Rock Polishing, Rock Polishing Kit, Rock Polishing Grit, Rock Polishing Supplies

    by Abigail Dukes ...
    Learn how to turn stones into jewelry with this easy to use guide on rock polishing, rock polishing kit, rock polishing grit and rock polishing supplies. ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Les Fossiles

    Extrait : "Depuis le jour où l'homme a , pour la première fois, soulevé l'épiderme terrestre pour y creuser des sillons et pour y tracer des chemins ; depuis l'époque où il a su pénétrer dans le sein de l'écorce superficielle, soit pour y dérober l'eau potable, soit pour ravir aux entrailles du sol la pierre à bâtir ou le minerai, il a dû mettre en lumière l'existence des pétrifications et des ... Read more

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  • Ameritrekking Adventures: Visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas

    by Joseph Whelan ...
    This booklet is a sample of a full-length book. It is Chapter 21 in Ameritrekking and Highpointing: Finding the Lost River Range. If you already have that book, don’t buy this booklet.This is the tale of the author's visit to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, a real mine with real diamonds that visitors can keep if they find any. The visit took place in the same year (1997) as the third ... Read more

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  • How To Find Genuine Diamonds in Arkansas

    Series Book 2 - Genuine Diamonds Found in Arkansas
    The author teaches the three, main methods for finding diamonds in Arkansas. He also gives examples of people who have found success using these methods. Men, women, children, and the elderly can use these methods to find valuable diamonds at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park which is open to the public 362 days each year. The author writes from experience because he has found over 200 ... Read more

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  • The Fastest Diamond Finds in Arkansas

    Series Book 10 - Genuine Diamonds Found in Arkansas
    Some visitors to SW Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park find a valuable gem after just a short while on the search field. This ebook relates numerous, true stories of lucky visitors who discover a diamond quickly at this famous state park. Many color photos are incorporated to help tell these fascinating stories. Finding diamonds at the park are not just a guy thing. These stories also tell of ... Read more

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  • Texas Rocks and Minerals

    An Amateur's Guide

    Earth's outer crust Geologists Time and rock units Geologic map What are rocks and minerals? Chemical elements Minerals Rocks Igneous rocks Extrusive or volcanic igneous rocks Intrusive igneous rocks Sedimentary rocks Soils Sedimentary rock materials in broken fragments Sedimentary rock materials in solution Cementing materials and chemical sediments Sedimentary rocks formed by plants and animals ... Read more

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  • Ameritrekking Adventures: Highpointing Alabama's Cheaha Mountain

    by Joseph Whelan ...
    This booklet is a sample of a full-length book. It is Chapter 23 in Ameritrekking and Highpointing: Finding the Lost River Range. If you already have that book, don’t buy this booklet.This story tells the tale of the author's visit to Cheaha Mountain, the highpoint of Alabama. A highpoint is the highest naturally occurring geographic point in a state. Cheaha Mountain is the 35th-highest highpoint ... Read more

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  • Ameritrekking Adventures: Exploring Craters of the Moon National Monument

    by Joseph Whelan ...
    This booklet is a sample of a full-length book. It is Chapter 20 in Ameritrekking and Highpointing: Discovering America the Beautiful. If you already have that book, don’t buy this booklet.This short story tells the true tale of the author's visit to Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho. After my visit the Monument was greatly expanded and its present name is Craters of the Moon National ... Read more

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  • A Land (Collins Nature Library)

    Series series Collins Nature Library
    The Collins Nature Library is a new series of classic British nature writing – reissues of long-lost seminal works. The titles have been chosen by one of Britain’s best known and highly-acclaimed nature writers, Robert Macfarlane, who has also written new introductions that put these classics into a modern context.A Land is Jacquetta Hawkes’ seminal work, and a classic piece of British Nature ... Read more

    $2.99 USD $1.49 USD

  • Evolution and Geological Significance of Larger Benthic Foraminifera

    Evolution and Geological Significance of Larger Benthic Foraminifera is a unique, comprehensive reference work on the larger benthic foraminifera. This second edition is substantially revised, including extensive re-analysis of the most recent work on Cenozoic forms. It provides documentation of the biostratigraphic ranges and paleoecological significance of the larger foraminifera, which is ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Gem

    by DK ...
    Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world’s greatest treasures.Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth’s finest jewels.Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. ... Read more

    $19.99 USD $1.99 USD