Gemstones (Collins Gem) (Collins Gem)

Gemstones (Collins Gem) (Collins Gem)
by Cally Oldershaw

Gemstones (Collins Gem) (Collins Gem)
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Author: Cally Oldershaw
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-01
ISBN: 0060890622
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Collins

Book Reviews of Gemstones (Collins Gem) (Collins Gem)

Book Review: It was small
Summary: 2 Stars

I was expecting a regular sized book and was surprized when I got this to find that it was only about 3" tall with small writing. I was very diappointed.

Summary of Gemstones (Collins Gem) (Collins Gem)

A fully illustrated guide to gemstones

  • Striking full-color photographs

  • Detailed descriptions of each stone

  • Additional artwork showing identifying features

Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, America's foremost authority in history and science.

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