{"product_id":"9781119299851","title":"Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAGU Advanced Textbooks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eGeology and Mineralogy of Gemstones\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDavid P. Turner | Lee A. Groat\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ Mineralogy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Turner,\u003c\/b\u003e The University of British Columbia, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLee A. Groat, \u003c\/b\u003eThe University of British Columbia, Canada \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 March 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Geophysical Union\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119299851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311334289548,"sku":"9781119299851","price":107.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119299851_a7ead43d-3a98-46c2-9541-737c11197058.jpg?v=1780116220","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119299851","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}