What gemstone is that? - The ideal overview for beginners, collectors and jewellery lovers
Gemstones and jewellery stones fascinate us with their variety of colours and shapes. This nature guide provides information on the meaning, origin, differentiation and use of the 200 most important and popular stones. Over 400 individual photos show the gemstones in their natural and, in some cases, processed form.
Theauthor Rupert Hochleitner has a doctorate in mineralogy. His books on mineral identification have been published in fourteen languages. He was editor-in-chief of the mineral magazine LAPIS for many years. Since 1993, he has been deputy director of the State Mineral Collection in Munich.
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