Minerals and Gems From The American Museum of Natural History

Minerals and Gems From The American Museum of Natural History

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Book Description
Sparkling yet practical, this Tiny Folio is a superb introduction to the museum's collection as well as a concise guide to minerals and gems.

One of the world's fabulous collections of minerals and gems resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, and this jewel of a book includes more than 300 of the Museum's spectacular specimens. This book is also a guide to minerals and gems, explaining what they are and the qualities that make them outstanding or unique.

Other Details: Now in Hardcover! 270 black-and-white illustrations.

About the Author
George E. Harlow is curator of Gems and Minerals and Joseph J. Peters senior scientific assistant at the American Museum of Natural History.

Minerals and Gems From The American Museum of Natural History,George E. Harlow,Joseph J. Peters,Abbeville Press,0789207990,Earth Sciences - General,Museums, Tours, Points of Interest,Nature,Nature/Ecology,Rocks & Minerals,Exhibition catalogues and specific collections,Gems

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