Product Description

Since Gemmology was first published, thousands of readers have used it to gain an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice. This third edition has been revised to cover, in particular, This third edition has been revised to cover, in particular, new HPHT diamond enhancement methods and beryllium lattice diffusions techniques for corundum as well as the low pressure high temperature CVD synthesis of thick film diamond

It includes details of the Gemmological Associations recently introduced Foundation course, and provides examination notes.

* Contains essential information for the Gem-A exams
* Fully updated to cover recent advances and instruments
* An invaluable resource for gemmologists worldwide

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1108346 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Review
"... this is the book I have been waiting for. It is an affordable, excellent reference book with every diagram and chart necessary for the identification of gemstones and gem material."
Jewellery Time, April 2000

Reviews of first edition:

'Gemmology is a most welcome update and expansion of his 'Beginner's Guide to Gemmology...It fills a gap in practical gemmological literature' - Gemmological Newsletter

'...it is clearly well-written, factually sound, well illustrated, and combines the virtues (and fortunately avoids the mistakes) of its acknowledged predecessors such as Webster's 'Gems', Anderson's 'Gem Testing', and the GAGB's teaching notes...Well done Peter. This book is a most useful contribution to the literature and can only assist Australian student of gemmology' The Australian Gemmologist

'This readable book on gemmology is slanted to both beginning and advanced students of the science of gemmology, and like Read's previous book on this subject will probably become a standard text.' Lapidary Journal -- Review

Review
About the second edition:
"... this is the book I have been waiting for. It is an affordable, excellent reference book with every diagram and chart necessary for the identification of gemstones and gem material."
Jewellery Time

About the first edition
'Gemmology is a most welcome update and expansion of his 'Beginner's Guide to Gemmology...It fills a gap in practical gemmological literature' - Gemmological Newsletter

'...it is clearly well-written, factually sound, well illustrated, and combines the virtues (and fortunately avoids the mistakes) of its acknowledged predecessors such as Webster's 'Gems', Anderson's 'Gem Testing', and the GAGB's teaching notes...Well done Peter. This book is a most useful contribution to the literature and can only assist Australian student of gemmology' The Australian Gemmologist

About the third edition
"Read's classic work is a thorough, authoritative, and updated resource on gemstones, their characteristics, procedures of determination, and methods of fashioning into gems..The book is thoroughly illustrated with diagrams, photographs, and color plates; it has an ample index and a modern bibliography. Recommended for libraries serving mineral collectors and for all libraries supporting earth-science students in geology and mineralogy." Choice

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Customer Reviews

Great for students
This book is packed with information useful for Gem-A students. It has more useful information than the Gem-A course materials! The small size is convenient to carry anywhere.
However, the black & white photos are poorly printed. It is a bit silly to have a black & white photo of a carving displaying labradorescence. Many of the inclusion photos are not clear as well.
This book gets 4 stars for the text and no stars for the photos. Hopefully the printing will be improved with the next edition. Then this book will be a real gem.