Allano's Gemstone Guide

by Allan Taylor

<p>Allano explains how much can be done to identify gemstones using simple equipment such as a loupe, polariscope, dichroscope, magnet and Chelsea filter. Much more equipment is needed to solve the problem of distinguishing between synthetic and

ISBN: 9781301919802

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$6.28

An Introduction to Mineral Sciences

by Putnis, Andrew

The subject of mineralogy is moving away from the traditional systematic treatment of mineral groups toward the study of the behaviour of minerals in relation to geological processes. A knowledge of how minerals respond to a changing geological ...

ISBN: 9781139927246

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$110.17

$88.19

Australian Gemstones

Australian Gemstones Series

by Trudy Toohill

<p>This publication is a compilation of the Australian Gemstones Series Book 1 to 4.&nbsp; Each book covers varying aspects relating to gemstones.&nbsp; Included are the following titles:-&nbsp; Book 1 Early Australian Gemstone ...

ISBN: 1230001476385

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$0.99

Chemical Fundamentals of Geology and Environmental Geoscience

by Robin Gill

<p>Chemical principles are fundamental to the Earth sciences, and geoscience students increasingly require a firm grasp of basic chemistry to succeed in their studies. The enlarged third edition of this highly regarded textbook introduces the ...

ISBN: 9781118957943

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$63.99

Environmental and Low Temperature Geochemistry

by Peter Ryan

<p><i>Environmental and Low-Temperature Geochemistry</i> presents conceptual and quantitative principles of geochemistry in order to foster understanding of natural processes at and near the earth’s surface, as well as anthropogenic impacts on  ...

ISBN: 9781118867495

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$75.99

Experimental Methods in Catalytic Research: Preparation and Examination of Practical Catalysts

by Anderson, Robert B.

Preparation and Examination of Practical Catalysts: Volume II deals with preparing and examining practical catalysts and provides useful accounts of methods used in catalytic research by specialists.<br><br>The text covers topics such as ...

ISBN: 9781483191416

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Frontiers in Geofluids

by Craig Manning, Grant Garven & Bruce W. D. Yardley

<i>Frontiers in Geofluids</i> is a collection of invited papers chosen to highlight recent developments in our understanding of geological fluids in different parts of the Earth, and published to mark the first ten years of publication of the ...

ISBN: 9781444394894

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$143.99

Gemstone Inclusions

by River Pond

<p>Inclusions are one of the most diagnostic characteristics of gemstones assisting greatly in their identification.  Specific inclusions can often indicate a gemstones geological occurrence, its country of origin, whether it is natural or has ...

ISBN: 1230002173993

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$3.99

Geochronology and Thermochronology

by Peter W. Reiners, Richard W. Carlson, Paul R. Renne & others

<p>This book is a welcome introduction and reference for users and innovators in geochronology. It provides modern perspectives on the current state-of-the art in most of the principal areas of geochronology and thermochronology, while ...

ISBN: 9781118455906

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$134.99

Identification of Amber

Australian Gemstones Series Book 6

by Trudy Toohill

<p>This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of amber, it’s appearance, diagnostic properties, common treatments and imitations.&nbsp; Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out ...

ISBN: 1230001478570

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$0.99

Identification of Feldspar and Its Varieties

Australian Gemstones Series Book 5

by Trudy Toohill

<p>This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of the mineral feldspar, and its varieties.  Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify feldspar ...

ISBN: 1230001477443

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$3.99

Identification of Quartz and Its Varieties

by Trudy Toohill

<p>This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of the mineral quartz, and its ornamental varieties. Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly assist those wishing to find out more about how to correctly identify ...

ISBN: 1230001476002

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Identification of Topaz

by Trudy Toohill

<p>This book, designed for the gemmologist or serious amateur, details the identification of Topaz.  It covers in detail the optical and physical properties of topaz, it’s occurrences in nature, locations where topaz is found, how to cut a ...

ISBN: 1230002239354

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$3.99

Identificaton of Pearls

Australian Gemstones Series Book 8

by Trudy Toohill

<p>This book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of pearls, saltwater and freshwater, their appearance, diagnostic properties, common treatments and imitations.</p> <p>Designed for the beginner or experienced, it will greatly ...

ISBN: 1230001482379

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Introduction to Geochemistry

Principles and Applications

by Kula C. Misra

This book is intended to serve as a text for an introductory course in geochemistry for undergraduate/graduate students with at least an elementary–level background in earth sciences, chemistry, and mathematics.  The text, containing 83 tables ...

ISBN: 9781444347197

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$85.99

Isotope Geochemistry

by William M. White

<p>This book provides a comprehensive introduction to radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry. Beginning with a brief overview of nuclear physics and nuclear origins, it then reviews radioactive decay schemes and their use in geochronology. A

ISBN: 9781118902103

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Metamorphic Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms

by Fettes, Douglas

Many common terms in metamorphic petrology vary in their usage and meaning between countries. The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks (SCMR) has aimed to resolve this, and to ...

ISBN: 9781316580165

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$66.49

$53.19

Porous Media: Geometry and Transports

by Adler, Pierre

The goal of "Porous Media: Geometry and Transports" is to provide the basis of a rational and modern approach to porous media. This book emphasizes several geometrical structures (spatially periodic, fractal, and random to reconstructed) and ...

ISBN: 9781483292311

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$124.93

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The History of Salt

by Evan Martlett Boddy

Even Boddy traces the history of salt, from its geological formation and natural features, to its historical and cultural uses throughout human history, in this late-19th century text.<br><img ...

ISBN: 9781681059204

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$4.31

The Ore Minerals and Their Intergrowths

by Ramdohr, Paul

The Ore Minerals and Their Intergrowths focuses on the properties, characteristics, and reactions of ore minerals. <br><br>The book first offers information on genetic systematics of ore deposits and ore textures. Discussions focus on ...

ISBN: 9781483280912

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$124.93

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