Gemlore : ancient secrets and modern myths from the stone age to the rock age /
Covers particular gemstones, discussing the natural history of the stone, including where the gem is found, its value, and its use; the role the gem has played in history; and the myths, powers, and legends that have attached to the stone over the centuries.
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Westport, Conn. :
Greenwood Press,
©2008.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Agate
- Amber
- Amethyst
- Aquamarine
- Bloodstone
- Carnelian
- Cat's-eye
- Chalcedony
- Chrysoprase
- Citrine
- Coral
- Diamond
- Emerald
- Garnet
- Hematite
- Jade
- Jasper
- Jet
- Lapis lazuli
- Malachite
- Moonstone
- Onyx
- Opal
- Pearl
- Peridot
- Rock crystal
- Rose quartz
- Ruby
- Sapphire
- Sardonyx
- Smoky quartz
- Topaz
- Turquoise
- Zircon.