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Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds

By Ralf Tappert , Michelle C. Tappert (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2011
ISBN
9783642125713, 9783642125720
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
51 MB (53295868 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
142\153
Time added
2020-08-30 06:11:09
Mineralogy

Description

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. Front Matter....Pages i-ix The Origin of Diamonds....Pages 1-14 The Morphology of Diamonds....Pages 13-42 The Colors of Diamonds....Pages 43-68 The Surface Textures of Diamonds....Pages 69-90 Inclusions in Diamonds....Pages 91-122 Back Matter....Pages 123-142

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