{"product_id":"geology-and-mineralogy-of-gemstones-david-turner-9781119299851","title":"Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding gemstones in a geological context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGemstones are colorful treasures of the Earth that have captivated humans for thousands of years. The physical and chemical characteristics of each type of gem provide insights into the geological processes that created them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeology and Mineralogy of Gemstones\u003c\/i\u003e is a textbook aimed at upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It presents the basic mineralogical and geological knowledge needed to understand gemstones and examines the characteristics and geological origins of different types of gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume highlights include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcepts in mineralogy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructure and chemical composition of minerals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeological processes that lead to the formation and movement of gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquipment and tools used to examine gemstones and their physical properties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David P. Turner, Lee A. Groat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119299853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119299851\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Geophysical Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.92h x 6.93w x 0.63d","brand":"David P. Turner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43991884693759,"sku":"9781119299851","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a0012e55-1d2b-4adb-981d-474c0a45ffd6.jpg?v=1683312799","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/geology-and-mineralogy-of-gemstones-david-turner-9781119299851","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}