Diamonds in Nature A Guide to Rough Diamonds /

Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates and explains the unique properties of natural diamonds, such as their crystal shapes, colors, surface textures, and mineral inclusions. It also contains up-to-date information about the origin and scientific significance of diamonds. With mor...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tappert, Ralf (Author), Tappert, Michelle C. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates and explains the unique properties of natural diamonds, such as their crystal shapes, colors, surface textures, and mineral inclusions. It also contains up-to-date information about the origin and scientific significance of diamonds. With more than 200 high-quality photographs and drawings, it is an invaluable reference for the professional geoscientist and anyone with an interest in diamonds.
Physical Description:IX, 142 p. 150 illus., 111 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783642125720