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Crystal and Gems

From Mythical Properties to Magical Stories

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English
DK
01 August 2023
Folklore, myths & legends; Mineralogy & gems; Petrology; Crystals & colour-healing; Rocks, minerals & fossils
Series: DK Secret Histories
An illustrated guide to gemstones and crystals, the myths and stories behind them, and the world's most celebrated jewellery

Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses.

Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by gemstones and crystals since prehistory, and made use of them for everything from currency and ceremonial decoration to tokens of love or power. But why have some been considered more significant than others - rare or otherwise?

Learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties, and the various ways in which they have taken on powerful symbolic meanings. How did the Vikings use iolite to help them steer their ships, for example? And why did the Ancient Greeks and Romans believe that sardonyx could protect them in battle?

Encounter the fascinating stories of some of the most famous or celebrated gemstones and jewels along the way - from a turquoise-studded pectoral worn during Aztec ceremonies, to the diamond necklace that helped to bring about the French Revolution - in this glorious celebration of precious, semi-precious, and organic stones in all their beauty and variety.
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Imprint:   DK
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 199mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   470g
ISBN:   9780241569924
ISBN 10:   0241569923
Series:   DK Secret Histories
Pages:   192
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  ELT Advanced ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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