Fascinating Facts about Gems

""Fascinating Facts About Gems"" is a comprehensive guide to the world of gemstones, written by Milton F. Gravender. The book covers a wide range of topics related to gems, including their history, formation, properties, and uses. It also delves into the cultural significance of gems throughout history, and explores the various myths and legends associated with these precious stones.The book is organized into chapters that cover different types of gems, such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Each chapter provides detailed information about the specific gemstone, including its physical characteristics, chemical composition, and geological origin. The book also includes photographs and illustrations of the gems, as well as diagrams and charts that explain their properties and characteristics.In addition to its scientific and historical content, ""Fascinating Facts About Gems"" also provides practical information for those interested in buying or selling gemstones. The book includes a guide to evaluating the quality and value of gems, as well as tips for caring for and storing them.Overall, ""Fascinating Facts About Gems"" is a comprehensive and informative guide to the world of gemstones, suitable for both casual readers and serious gem enthusiasts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.