Beschreibung
Czech garnet has long been regarded as the traditional Czech national stone. Its blood-red color has attracted attention from ancient times to the present day. The book provides extensive information not only about Czech garnet but also about the entire group of garnets. It discusses its formation, geology, history of mining, and processing. The photographs illustrate the evolution of garnet jewelry. It also mentions imitations and how to distinguish them from other varieties of garnets. The summary of information aids in the valuation of this precious stone. The book is intended not only for mineralogists, geologists, and gemologists but also for anyone interested in learning about the history and present of this amazing stone.
Information
Author: group of authors, Hanus Radek
Publication date: 23. November 2023
Manufacturer: Euromedia Group, a.s.
Genres: Art and architecture, Books, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 160
ISBN/EAN: 9788024294841