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9780756606633

Crystal & Gem

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  • ISBN13:

    9780756606633

  • ISBN10:

    0756606632

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-08-09
  • Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary

Be an eyewitness to the stunning natural beauty of crystals of every size, shape, and color -- and their remarkable uses in everything from surgeons' scalpels to silicon chips. See a crystal's hidden layers. Find out how to make stones sparkle. Discover where to find crystals in your home. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

What is a crystal?
6(2)
A world of crystals
8(2)
Natural beauty
10(2)
Crystals---outside...
12(2)
...and inside
14(2)
The color of crystals
16(2)
Identification
18(2)
Natural growth
20(2)
Good habits
22(2)
Discovery---recovery
24(2)
Growing from seed
26(2)
Crystals at work
28(2)
Good vibrations
30(2)
Quartz
32(2)
Diamond
34(2)
Corundum
36(2)
Beryl
38(2)
Opal
40(2)
Other gemstones
42(6)
Collectors' items
48(2)
Stones for carving
50(2)
Precious metals
52(2)
Animal and vegetable
54(2)
What is it worth?
56(2)
Making them sparkle
58(2)
Lore and legends
60(2)
Crystals at home
62(2)
Did you know?
64(2)
Identifying gemstones
66(2)
Find out more 68(2)
Glossary 70(2)
Index 72

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