Gemstones and Minerals of Australia
Featuring over 300 photos
| By | Lin and Gayle Sutherland |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Page Extent | 144 |
| Book Size | 13 x 174 x 215 mm (H x W x D) |
| Imprint | Reed New Holland |
| Release Date | 1/01/1990 |
| Subject Classification | Chemistry / Mineralogy & gems |
Australia s gemstones and minerals are a treasure chest of world renown. This guide Gemstones and Minerals of Australia describes Australia s common minerals and gems as well as some rarities. It will assist collectors to identify a wide range of specimens. The book features over 300 colour photographs to accompany the gem and mineral entries.
Part 1 introduces the reader to gems and minerals and their chemical and crystal systems. It also gives tips on recognising and valuing specimens.
Part 2 describes each gemstone and mineral, detailing its composition, structure, habit, form, properties and distribution. Useful additions to the book are a glossary, a list of the chemical elements and information on the size and source of each specimen pictured.
Dr Lin Sutherland is a Senior Research Fellow in Geoscience and the Australian Museum. Gayle Sutherland is a gemmologist in Geoscience at the Australian Museum. Most of the photographs were supplied by Jim Frazier and staff at the Australian Museum.
