{"product_id":"9781921517297","title":"Gemstones and Minerals of Australia","description":"Author: Lin\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781921517297\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Holland Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jan 2000\u003cbr\u003ePages: 144 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustralia s gemstones and minerals are a treasure chest of world renown. This guide Gemstones and Minerals of Australia describes Australia s common minerals and gems as well as some rarities. It will assist collectors to identify a wide range of specimens. The book features over 300 colour photographs to accompany the gem and mineral entries.Part 1 introduces the reader to gems and minerals and their chemical and crystal systems. It also gives tips on recognising and valuing specimens.Part 2 describes each gemstone and mineral, detailing its composition, structure, habit, form, properties and distribution. Useful additions to the book are a glossary, a list of the chemical elements and information on the size and source of each specimen pictured.Dr Lin Sutherland is a Senior Research Fellow in Geoscience and the Australian Museum. Gayle Sutherland is a gemmologist in Geoscience at the Australian Museum. Most of the photographs were supplied by Jim Frazier and staff at the Australian Museum.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46495548473502,"sku":"HPC-9781921517297","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781921517297.jpg?v=1770701373","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781921517297","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}