Author: Barrie O'Leary
Publisher: NAG Press
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
"Written especially for the opal collector and gemmology student, as well as for the opal miner or visitor to the opal fields, this bokk names every recorded opal deposit in Australia and pinpoints every location on concise geologial maps. The text claifies in understandable terms the many mioneralogical, gemmological, and commercial complexities of the opal gemstone and explains the scientific factors involved in opal formation." - book jacket.
A Field Guide to Australian Opals
Author: Barrie O'Leary
Publisher: NAG Press
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
"Written especially for the opal collector and gemmology student, as well as for the opal miner or visitor to the opal fields, this bokk names every recorded opal deposit in Australia and pinpoints every location on concise geologial maps. The text claifies in understandable terms the many mioneralogical, gemmological, and commercial complexities of the opal gemstone and explains the scientific factors involved in opal formation." - book jacket.
Publisher: NAG Press
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
"Written especially for the opal collector and gemmology student, as well as for the opal miner or visitor to the opal fields, this bokk names every recorded opal deposit in Australia and pinpoints every location on concise geologial maps. The text claifies in understandable terms the many mioneralogical, gemmological, and commercial complexities of the opal gemstone and explains the scientific factors involved in opal formation." - book jacket.
A Field Guide to Australian Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones
Author: Wolf Mayer
Publisher: Adelaide, Australia : Rigby
ISBN:
Category : Mineralogy
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Publisher: Adelaide, Australia : Rigby
ISBN:
Category : Mineralogy
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The World of Opals
Author: Allan W. Eckert
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471133971
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Readers will find fascinating details about the discovery, whereabouts, and value of famous opals, from such classic specimens as the Burning of Troy Opal to the Bonanza Opal and other more recent discoveries. Finally, the book surveys today's major opal-producing areas and provides current information on opal occurrence worldwide. Punctuating the text are useful tables, extensive glossaries of opal types and opal-related terms, and beautiful photographs that capture the essence and mystery of this most exquisite stone.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471133971
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Readers will find fascinating details about the discovery, whereabouts, and value of famous opals, from such classic specimens as the Burning of Troy Opal to the Bonanza Opal and other more recent discoveries. Finally, the book surveys today's major opal-producing areas and provides current information on opal occurrence worldwide. Punctuating the text are useful tables, extensive glossaries of opal types and opal-related terms, and beautiful photographs that capture the essence and mystery of this most exquisite stone.
Opal
Author: L. C. Barnes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Opal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Opal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Opals
Author: Fred Ward
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780963372383
Category : Opals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is the latest in the popular Fred Ward Gem Book Series. The full-color photographs give the buyer and enthusiast all the information needed to understand the various types of opals and the ability to buy them wisely.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780963372383
Category : Opals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is the latest in the popular Fred Ward Gem Book Series. The full-color photographs give the buyer and enthusiast all the information needed to understand the various types of opals and the ability to buy them wisely.
Handbook
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Australian Books in Print 1998
Author: Bowker
Publisher: Bowker-Saur
ISBN: 9781864520156
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.
Publisher: Bowker-Saur
ISBN: 9781864520156
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.
Australia
Author: I. Kepars
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Annotated bibliography of 960 entries, covering all aspects of Australia ; includes 'Australian Aborigines', pp. 154-160.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Annotated bibliography of 960 entries, covering all aspects of Australia ; includes 'Australian Aborigines', pp. 154-160.
Opal Identification & Value
Author: Paul B.. Downing
Publisher: Gem Guides Book Company
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
New edition with added chapters and sections. Provides all the information necessary for complete analysis and evaluation of any opal from a true gem. Properly identify opals from all over the world and what characteristics affect value. Breathtaking color photos throughout.
Publisher: Gem Guides Book Company
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
New edition with added chapters and sections. Provides all the information necessary for complete analysis and evaluation of any opal from a true gem. Properly identify opals from all over the world and what characteristics affect value. Breathtaking color photos throughout.
Beautiful Australian Opals
Author: Len Cram
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781862730502
Category : Opal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781862730502
Category : Opal mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description