Gemstones of Afghanistan
by Gary W. Bowersox, Bonita E. Chamberlin PhD
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Author: Bonita E. Chamberlin PhD, Gary W. BowersoxEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1995-10-01
ISBN: 0945005199
Number of pages: 220
Publisher: Geoscience Press
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Book Review: Blood Red Rubies from Blood Flowing Afghanistan
Summary: 5 Stars
An excellent introduction to the precious gem trade (both legal and illegal) in Afghanistan, from historical times to the present. Stunning photographs or gems in both their original stone matrix and faceted, and many photographs of the gem mining regions of the country. An excellent introduction to the jewel resources of this war-torn country, and the geology behind the gemstones.
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Summary of Gemstones of Afghanistan
GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN is the first comprehensive, fully-documented book on the geology, history, and lore of the gems and minerals of this war-ravaged crossroads between the Near East and the Far East. GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN features stunning color photographs, original maps, and geographic coordinates of significant mines. The authors have compiled a wide-ranging and thorough set of references that, like the book, will prove invaluable to jewelers, gem buyers, geologists, historians, and those who seek to make a careful assessment of the riches Afghanistan has to offer. GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN is the first complete reference on gemstones of Afghanistan - the results of 23 years of researching over 6,500 years of history. o Hardcover, glossy 81/2" x 11", 244-page collection edition o 110 photographs, maps and figures, including 52 in color o History of geology and gem mining in Afghanistan, describing mining methods and production o Detailed topographical and geological maps pinpoint gem and mineral deposits o Over 1,400 gem and mineral locations by coordinates o 2,000 years of geological, geographical and gemological exploration o Over 500 references and suggested readings o Color photographs of new cutting styles, carved gems and new jewelry designsEconomic History Books
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