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Crystals and Gems: From Mythical Properties to Magical Stories by DK: New
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Características del artículo
- Estado
- Publication Date
- 2023-08-08
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN
- 9780744080841
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0744080843
ISBN-13
9780744080841
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22058367521
Product Key Features
Book Title
Crystals and Gems : from Mythical Properties to Magical Stories
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Earth Sciences / Mineralogy, Crystals, Jewelry
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Science, Antiques & Collectibles
Book Series
Dk Secret Histories Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
People have been fascinated by crystals and gemstones since prehistory, using them for currency or decoration, and symbols of status or love. Crystals & Gems explores the science of precious and semiprecious stones, explains their more intriguing and intangible qualities, and profiles the world's most famous and infamous jewels-from the 1.404 carat Star of Adam sapphire to the "cursed" Hope Diamond., Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses. Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by gemstones and crystals since prehistory, and made use of them for everything from currency and ceremonial decoration to tokens of love or power. But why have some been considered more significant than others - rare or otherwise? Learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties, and the various ways in which they have taken on powerful symbolic meanings. How did the Vikings use iolite to help them steer their ships, for example? Why did the Ancient Greeks and Romans believe that sardonyx could protect them in battle? Dive deep into the pages of this curated crystal book to discover: - A quirky and compelling angle on the subject of crystals and gems - combining science with culture and history. - Definitions for the key properties of precious, semi-precious, and organic stones, clearly and simply. - Explores their traditional uses in healing and manifesting, and the powers they have been ascribed through the centuries. Encounter the fascinating stories of some of the most famous or celebrated gemstones and jewels along the way - from a turquoise-studded pectoral worn during Aztec ceremonies, to the diamond necklace that helped to bring about the French Revolution - in this glorious celebration of precious, semi-precious, and organic stones in all their beauty and variety.
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