{"product_id":"minerals-from-earth-and-sky-part-i-the-story-of-meteorites-part-ii-gems-and-gem-minerals-volume-three-9781447417378","title":"Minerals from Earth and Sky: Part I. the Story of Meteorites - Part II. Gems and Gem Minerals: Volume Three","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Various\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kraus Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kraus Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling volume that brings together two classic scientific treatments of Earth's most intriguing natural treasures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Part I, geologist George P. Merrill explores the story of meteorites: their fall, composition, distribution and significance as visitors from space. In Part II, mineralogist William F. Foshag turns to the world of gems and gem minerals, offering insightful discussions of crystal growth, physical properties, notable mineral occurrences, gem cutting, synthetic gems and even historical and biblical mentions of precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Story of Meteorites\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroductory and Historical\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhenomena Incidental to Fall\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAreas of Distribution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumber, Size, and Form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComposition and Structure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNames and Classification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhence Do They Come?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly Uses of Meteoric Iron\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBibliography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassification of Meteorites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eList of All Known Meteorites Preserved in Collections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGems and Gem Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrystals and Their Growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProperties of Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKinds and Occurrences of Gem Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSynthetic Gems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollections and Collectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCutting of Gems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGems Mentioned in the Bible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBibliography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith original illustrations, bibliographies, and a full index, this authoritative work blends planetary science with gemology, appealing to rockhounds, gemstone enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by how minerals and gems form both on Earth and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraus Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47600787259543,"sku":"9781447417378","price":2522.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781447417378.webp?v=1775009915","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/minerals-from-earth-and-sky-part-i-the-story-of-meteorites-part-ii-gems-and-gem-minerals-volume-three-9781447417378","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}