Search gias library catalog of 57,000 books, 1,800 videos, 700 periodicals, and the renowned cartier rare book repository and archive. May 26, 2019 in order to better understand the interaction between the two, reference the two charts below the first details each gemstone and the minerals that combined to form it and the second lists each mineral and the gemstones it can produce. A compilation of data, recipes, formulas, and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, jeweler, craftsman, and collector has 3 available editions. These data are linked to mineral tables by crystallography, chemical composition, physical and optical properties, dana classification, strunz classification, mineral name origins, mineral locality information, and alphabetical listing of all known valid mineral. A precious gemstone has beauty, durability, and rarity, whereas a semiprecious gemstone has only one or two of these qualities. Kunzite is the pink variety of the mineral spodumene. Sugilite is a rare mineral and a gemstone best known for its vibrant pink to purple color. Gemstone price calculator reference values of gems gemval.
Complete, uptodate, mineral database containing 4,714 mineral species descriptions and comprehensive picture library of images. Arkansas has within its borders several stones or materials. Free within australia international buyers need to contact via email. Gemstones mineral data, information about gemstones, its properties and worldwide locations. Examples of mineral gemstones include garnet, hematite, and diamond. A compilation of data, recipes, formulas and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, jeweler, craftsman and collector sinkankas, john on. Gemstone, any of various minerals highly prized for beauty, durability, and rarity. A compilation of data, recipes, formulas and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist. Translating names of minerals to gemstones and back. These are the references i use the most, although i do have others. Select topic biology and ecosystems citizen science coasts data, tools, and. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This book rills the gap by also featuring less common and rare minerals. For example beryl is the mineral name, while the green variety is called an emerald.
Bachmann 27098 on30 scale mineral red data only box car. A compilation of data, recipes, formulas and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, jeweler. A gemstone or gem material is a stone or material from which a gem may be cut. Out of more than 4,000 known mineral species, only about 100 possess such attributes. Mar 21, 2020 gemstone, any of various minerals highly prized for beauty, durability, and rarity. Contains 256 pages, a glossary, identification guides and index. Welcome to the gemstone section, a free informational reference guide to gemstones, jewelry, and precious metals. The writer, john sinkankas, has an easy way of explaining how atoms form crystals, and why the crystals different properties make them look different from each other. New york, van nostrandreinhold paperback edition of 1981. They comprise a group of minerals that are hydrous hydrated arsenates of rareearth elements ree and copper, with the general chemical formula ree,cacu 6 aso 4 3 oh 6 3h 2 o.
A compilation of data, recipes, formulas and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary. A compilation of data,recipes,formulas and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, jeweler, craftsman paperback april 1, 1994. The paperback of the gemstone and mineral data book. Gemstone and mineral data book by john sinkankas 1994. Yttrium, cerium, neodymium, lanthanum, as well as trace to minor amounts of other rees, are present in. Contains 160 pages with a glossary, gemstone properties chart and index. This book is well titled, as it contains data in lists and tables about gemstones and minerals.
A natural gemstone is a mineral, stone, or organic matter that can be cut and polished or otherwise treated for use as jewelry or other ornament. Some minerals are given a specific gem name which is different from its mineral name. To revive discussion, seek broader input via a forum such as the village pump. Three books every rock and mineral collector should own. Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose has become unclear.
National minerals information center data and tools. A compilation of data, recipes, formulas and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, jeweler, craftsman and collector hardcover by john sinkankas. Agardite is a mineral group consisting of agarditey, agarditece, agarditend, and agarditela. Of the more than 2,000 identified natural minerals, fewer than 100 are used as gemstones and only 16 have achieved importance. International mineral commodity statistics and information are available through an index page listing more than 150 countries of the world. Search gias library catalog of 57,000 books, 1,800. See what other authors are saying animal totems and the gemstone kingdom has already earned a space on my shelf of favorite books. Books about gemstones, regional mineral and gem guides.
A compilation of data, recipes, formulas and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, jeweler, craftsman and. A gem is a gemstone that has been cut and polished. A few noncrystalline materials of organic origin such as pearl and amber also are classified as gemstones. Abalones are members of the gastropoda class of mollusks that have one. This site has been providing detailed information and photos of hundreds of mineral and gemstone since 1997 and is one of the leading education resources on minerals and gemstones.
This site has been providing detailed information and photos of hundreds of mineral and gemstone since 1997 and is one of the leading education resources on. The writer, john sinkankas, has an easy way of explaining how atoms form crystals, and why the crystals different properties make. A compilation of data, recipes, formulas, and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, jeweler, craftsman, and collector john sinkankas winchester press, 1972 gem cutting 346 pages. The mineral and gemstone kingdom is a free informational and educational guide to rocks, minerals, gemstones, and jewelry. In order to better understand the interaction between the two, reference the two charts below the first details each gemstone and the minerals that combined to form it and the second lists each mineral and the gemstones it can produce. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Gemstone and mineral data book by john sinkankas, 9780876910672, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
I bought it mainly for the advice in sanding and polishing semiprecious stones and it contains the materials and methods to be used listed by stone. An illustrated guide to the identification, properties and uses of gemstones. Published annually, this report is the earliest government publication to furnish estimates covering nonfuel mineral industry data. This working encyclopaedia of gemstones and minerals is the result of many years research and field work on the part of john sinkankas, the acknowledged dean of.
I have been requested to post the list of books from which i collect the information for most of these pages. The gemstone and mineral data book is a onestop reference for mineral and gemstone data, formulas, and lapidary skills. The authors describe o\er 600 mineral species and varieties, illusit lled. Popular gemology books meet your next favorite book. Gem mineral collections are a great way to learn about gem materials. Corundum is the mineral name for both sapphires blue variety and rubies red variety.
Includes comprehensive mineral cleaning formulas listed by mineral, mineral determination tables, lapidary reference, coloring gemstones, and optical properties of minerals and gemstones, and much more. As acicular to stubby prismatic crystals, thin to thick tabular on 010, typically exhibiting 010, 011, 110, 111, 103, with more than 20 other forms noted, coarsely striated k. Gemval has collected a unique database of historical gemstone prices over time. This page is currently inactive and is retained for historical reference. Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the u.
An interactive reference guide to rocks, minerals, and gemstones. This handbook includes more than 600 stunning color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and gems from all over the world. Thanks to that, you can see how average market price has been changing for a particular gemstone for the last 12 months or for the whole time period covered by our database since 2005. Select type apis data management tools gis data science datasets realtime data other. The following is a partial list of my library of mineral and gemstone books collected over many years. The values listed below are based on a variety of sources, including primary and secondary gemstone dealers, jewelers, miners, and wholesale suppliers. Whether youre appraising an exotic gemstone or just starting a gem collection, you need gemology reference books to help you analyze and identify gemstones. Gemstone and mineral data book a compilation of by john sinkankas. The igs gem price guide covers commonly traded colored gemstones as well as more unusual, collectible gems. A great book for reading or reference, this handy 6. Gemstone and mineral data book a compilation of by john sinkankas pb 1974 b311. Gem encyclopedia gias gem encyclopedia is a virtual journey through the science and lore of gemstones from across the globe. Ive long believed in the power of animal totems, but only margarets compendium links an animal with its unique gemstone, relaying the messages conveyed by both. This working encyclopaedia of gemstones and minerals is the r.