Gemmology - Softcover

Read, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750622903 ISBN 13: 9780750622905

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1995

Synopsis

Peter Read is a well known writer and lecturer on gems and gem test instruments. His previous books Gemmological Instruments and Dictionary of Gemmology are now both in second editions.

The text of Gemmology closely follows the syllabi for the Gemmological Association's Preliminary and Diploma courses and will be essential reading for students studying for their Fellowship. Advice is given on examination procedures and examples of typical questions are included. In addition, Gemmology will serve as a useful reference guide for gemmologists detailing the latest information on techniques and instrumentation used to identify natural and synthetic gem materials.

About this title

Book Description:

Provides an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice

About the Author:

Peter G. Read is a writer and lecturer on gems and gem test equipment. He also developed the world’s first gem identification computer program, GEMDATA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0750622903
• ISBN 13: 9780750622905
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 372