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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.
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.
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Provides an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice
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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.
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- PublisherButterworth-Heinemann
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0750622903
- ISBN 13 9780750622905
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages372
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