{"product_id":"amethyst-gemstones-a-collection-various-9781447420026","title":"Amethyst Gemstones - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Structure and Properties of Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book brings together curated historical writings on amethyst and its parent mineral, quartz, drawing from early 20th-century and older sources.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmethyst Gemstones\u003c\/em\u003e includes informative articles selected for their relevance to gemology and crystallography, presenting classic material on the origins, physical structure and key properties of amethyst--a violet quartz variety widely studied for its crystal form and gemological characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Natural History of Gems by C. W. King\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems by Hodder M. Westropp\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuestions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen Gough\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiamonds and Precious Stones: Their History, Value, and Distinguishing Characteristics by Harry Emanuel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Hand-book of Precious Stones by M. D. Rothschild\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn Introduction to Crystallography by F. C. Phillips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepublished in modern editions, the volume uses original texts and illustrations to offer readers a grounded overview of amethysts within their scientific and historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Various\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1447420020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447420026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lowrie Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48449619001599,"sku":"9781447420026","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_267919c8-082f-4ae2-999a-13c7353585c4.jpg?v=1777264183","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/amethyst-gemstones-a-collection-various-9781447420026","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}