The author is Research Officer for the Geological Society and a highly respected gemmologist.
A little gem in itself, this guide is rich in information... A
valuable reference guide.--Pat Moore "Kliatt" (5/15/2004 12:00:00
AM)
Concise but thorough... a wealth of information... outstanding
color photographs, computer graphics, diagrams, and
charts.--Claudia Moore "School Library Journal" (6/1/2004 12:00:00
AM)
Makes the grade... a clear introduction to the classification of
rocks and basic crystal structure... excellent section of gem
descriptions.--Cary Seidman "National Science Teachers Association
Recommends" (5/12/2004 12:00:00 AM)
Small but informative, handsome, and richly illustrated book...
well-written and well-illustrated... highly recommended.--W.C.
Peters "Choice" (7/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)
This book is so informative, so inclusive, and so beautifully
designed that it should find a place in every high school
library.--Rayna Patton "VOYA" (6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)
This expert knows his material expertly and provides an intriguing
and colorful look at the world of gemstones... a gem of a
guide.--Lynn C. Westney "E-Streams" (7/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)
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