Gem and Lapidary Material: For Cutters, Collectors and Jewelers

New book, but may display some scuffing to cover. A complete handbook of gem materials used in the lapidary arts (for faceting, cabbing and carving). Descriptions of the physical properties, major localities, uses, known synthetics and simulants, and best compounds to use for polishing. A must have book in every rockhound, lapidary, and jeweler's library.

From Publisher:

A complete handbook of common materials used in the lapidary arts throughout history and up to the present. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs.

Product Info

ISBN: 0945005245

ISBN-13: 9780945005247

Publisher: GeoScience Press, Inc.

Year: 1996

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

First Edition

Seller Info

NevadaMineralBookCompany

Address: 342 S. Tustin Street Orange, California

Website: https://www.minbooks.net

Country: United States