Gemstones A to Z

Author: Diane Stein
Publisher: Crossing Press
ISBN: 0307817792
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
Legendary healer Diane Stein shares her extensive knowledge of gemstones in this concise agate-to-zircon reference. Each listing includes the stone's common name, its corresponding color and chakra, and a concise resume of its healing properties. Stein suggests ways to use stones to support physical and psychic well-being, by simply carrying one in a hand or pocket, wearing it as jewelry, or engaging in more advanced practices like the "laying on of stones." She also presents a glossary of terms designed for beginning students of metaphysical healing practices, and teaches how to clear, dedicate, and maintain crystals to maximize their beneficial effects. A quick reference to 550 gemstones and crystals (including many that are new to the marketplace), and their special healing properties and most helpful applications. Includes diagrams of the Kundalini (physical) and Hara Line (emotional) chakra healing systems for simplified cross-referencing with the stones. Diane Stein's books have sold more than half a million copies and are available in six languages.

A to Z of Rocks, Minerals and Gems

Author: Claudia Evans
Publisher: QED Publishing
ISBN: 0711256845
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 123

Book Description
With a contemporary design, fun information, and engaging images, the books in the A-Z series are the perfect first guides to popular non-fiction topics.

American Gemstones A to Z

Author: Deborah A. Wieditz
Publisher: Sterling Gemological Services
ISBN: 9780977348305
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description

Healing Crystals

Author: Michael Gienger
Publisher: Findhorn Press
ISBN: 1844093352
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
A comprehensive directory of all the gemstones currently used in healing, along with information and illustrations of each crystal.

A Book of Precious Stones

Author: Julius Wodiska
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 482

Book Description

Gem-Stones and Their Distinctive Characters

Author: George Frederick Herbert 1872-19 Smith
Publisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781340842598
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 408

Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Gemstones

Author: Michael O'Donoghue
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400911912
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 395

Book Description
Gemstones is the first attempt in English to bring together the geological, mineralogical and gemmological developments that have taken place during the last thirty years. Though there have been many gemstone books published in that time, most have been concerned, understandably and rightly, with the science of gem testing and have covered that area very well. Details of the geological occurrence of many of the classic gemstones, and of nearly all those which have only recently been discovered, have been less adequately dealt with. Coverage has been restricted to a number of papers in a wide variety of geological and mineralogical journals. Gemstones hopes to get the balance right. In the preparation of the book all the journals and monographs in the field have been consulted so that the book should stand for some years as the authority to which gemmologists and others turn in the first instance. Ease of reference and depth of coverage make Gemstones both a reference book and a bench book. Acknow ledgements I am grateful to Brian Jackson of the Department of Geology, Royal Museums of Scotland who read the manuscript and painstakingly indicated places where amendment or alteration was needed. I am also grateful to the publishers of the books on which the line illustrations are based. The colour plates present in the book derive from a number of sources, which I would like to acknowledge as follows. Plates 1, 4-15 and 17 Crown copyright reserved.

Gem

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744084873
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description
Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world’s greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth’s finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet’s most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.

A Dictionary of Flowers and Gems

Author: Skye Kingsbury
Publisher: Bill Peschel (pub-9236556122599907)
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
A Dictionary of Flowers and Gems (Say What You Mean—Even Say It Mean—the Victorian Way)

Graphics Gems II

Author: James Arvo
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080507549
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 683

Book Description
Graphics Gems II is a collection of articles shared by a diverse group of people that reflect ideas and approaches in graphics programming which can benefit other computer graphics programmers. This volume presents techniques for doing well-known graphics operations faster or easier. The book contains chapters devoted to topics on two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry and algorithms, image processing, frame buffer techniques, and ray tracing techniques. The radiosity approach, matrix techniques, and numerical and programming techniques are likewise discussed. Graphics artists and computer programmers will find the book invaluable.