Book: Paperback | 8.26 x 5.23in | 360 pages | ISBN 9780756633424 | 04 Feb 2008 | Dorling Kindersley | 18 - AND UP
A fascinating encyclopedic reference on rocks and gems, including their identification, composition, and their use. The many feature boxes cover topics such as the Malachite room in the Winter Palace and the collection of the Hope Diamond and the superstitions surrounding it.