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Turquoise
- Identifying and Collecting the Southwest's Iconic Gemstone
Engelsk
Bogcover for Turquoise af Bob Lynch, Dan R. Lynch, 9781647553869
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
144
ISBN-13:
9781647553869
Indbinding:
Paperback
ISBN-10:
1647553865
Udg. Dato:
24 apr 2025
Størrelse i cm:
12,7 x 17,8 x 0,8
Oplagsdato:
24 apr 2025
Forfatter(e):

Turquoise

- Identifying and Collecting the Southwest's Iconic Gemstone
Engelsk
Paperback 2025
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Explore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern times.

Revered around the world, turquoise is a mineral with two histories: that of its formation and that of the people who have mined, traded, and treasured it. Turquoise is an icon of ancient civilizations and especially of the desert regions where it most famously appears. Uncover the history and the secrets of this coveted gemstone in Turquoise. Written by Dan R. Lynch with Bob Lynch, the authors of several books about rocks and minerals, this is the definitive guide to the sky-blue stone.

Begin by learning the natural history of turquoise, from how it forms to where it’s found. Dan and Bob present tips for finding and identifying turquoise, and they introduce naturally occurring and human-made turquoise look-alikes. Next, go in-depth on the human history of turquoise. You’ll learn all about buying and caring for turquoise, and you can glimpse our future with this gemstone of the American Southwest. Whether you’re a rockhound or someone who simply appreciates nature’s wonders, grab this book and get to know the storied mineral whose very name is a symbol of color.

Book Features

  • Summary of the fascinating natural history
  • Expert advice on how to find and identify turquoise
  • Full-color photographs and illustrations
  • Suggestions on what to do with turquoise and how much it’s worth
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Specifikationer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
144
ISBN-13:
9781647553869
Indbinding:
Paperback
ISBN-10:
1647553865
Udg. Dato:
24 apr 2025
Størrelse i cm:
12,7 x 17,8 x 0,8
Oplagsdato:
24 apr 2025
Forfatter(e):
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