Diamonds in Nature
| Author | : Ralf Tappert |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2011-02-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783642125720 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3642125727 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (727 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Diamonds in Nature by : Ralf Tappert
Download or read book Diamonds in Nature written by Ralf Tappert and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates the range of crystal shapes, colours, surface textures, and mineral inclusions of rough, uncut, naturally forming diamonds. Each chapter contains photographs that show the unique physical characteristics of the diamonds, and the accompanying text describes the processes that led to their formation. This book is an invaluable reference manual for professional geoscientists—including gemmologists and exploration geologists.
