Tappert, Ralf.
Diamonds in Nature A Guide to Rough Diamonds / [electronic resource] : by Ralf Tappert, Michelle C. Tappert. - IX, 142p. 150 illus., 111 illus. in color. online resource.
1. The origin of diamonds -- 2. The morphologies and shapes of diamonds -- 3. The colors of diamonds -- 4. The surface texture of diamonds -- 5. Inclusions in diamonds and their geological meaning.
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.
9783642125720
10.1007/978-3-642-12572-0 doi
Geography.
Mineralogy.
Earth Sciences.
Mineralogy.
QE351-399.2
549
Diamonds in Nature A Guide to Rough Diamonds / [electronic resource] : by Ralf Tappert, Michelle C. Tappert. - IX, 142p. 150 illus., 111 illus. in color. online resource.
1. The origin of diamonds -- 2. The morphologies and shapes of diamonds -- 3. The colors of diamonds -- 4. The surface texture of diamonds -- 5. Inclusions in diamonds and their geological meaning.
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.
9783642125720
10.1007/978-3-642-12572-0 doi
Geography.
Mineralogy.
Earth Sciences.
Mineralogy.
QE351-399.2
549