Beschreibung
Czech garnet has long been considered a traditional Czech national stone. Its blood-red color has attracted attention from ancient times to the present. The monograph provides exhaustive information not only about Czech garnet but also about the entire group of garnets. It discusses its origin, geology, history of mining, and processing. It illustrates the development of garnet jewelry with photographs. It also mentions imitations and how to distinguish them from other varieties of garnets. The summary of information aids in the valuation of this gemstone. 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: Hanus Radek
Publication date: 25. September 2019
Manufacturer: Granit s.r.o.
Genres: Natural sciences, Non-fiction literature, Geology and mineralogy, Books, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 158
ISBN/EAN: 9788072961252