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Agates
Treasures of the Earth
Roger
Pabian with Brian Jackson, Peter Tandy
and John Cromartie
Agates:
Treasures of the Earth
is the first popular guide to agates. It is fully illustrated
throughout with photographs of wonderfully colourful minerals,
accompanied by text from a well-known expert in the field.
The book includes both a detailed introduction to the
geology of agates and a comprehensive guide to agates
of the world.
A multitude of colourful names - landscape onyx, thunder
eggs, moss agate, flame agate and wave onyx - all describe
agate in its many different forms. Beloved by the Ancient
Sumerians, Egyptians and Romans, it is highly valued today
for use in jewellery, sculpture and technology. It's very
popular among collectors, due to its wide distribution
and stunning visual appeal.
Created
within volcanic lava, some agate dates back 545 million
years. It forms within cavities in the rock, taking on
distinctive shapes and colours all over the world according
to local geology. Although it is relatively easily available,
rare and high-quality specimens are highly sought-after.
This
is an indispensable resource for anyone with a fascination
for agates, from amateur collectors to gemmologists. It
is both an up-to-date reference source and an accessible
introduction to the life of agates.
Published
by the Natural History Museum.
Key
features
- First
popular guide to agates
- Comprehensive
worldwide listing
- Stunning
colour photographs on every page
About
the author
Roger Pabian is a highly respected agates
specialist and palaeontologist, recently retired from
the University of Nebraska-Lincoln after 35 years service.
Related
titles
The successful Earth series
from the Natural History Museum includes the titles Gemstones
(2001), Crystals (1999), Gold
(1999), Amber (1998).
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Specifications
ISBN:
0 565 09195 6
Price: £16.99
Format: Hardback with plc
Size: 156 x 216 mm
Extent: 192 pp
Published: 8 June 2006
Subject classification: Amateur gemmologists; agate
collections
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