Summary: Whether you're interested in fine jewelry or mineralogy, this book provides in-depth information about all the major gem types. The text reveals the riches of the Earth from raw minerals to jewelry pieces. It also explains the science, history, and mythology that surround the gems.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016

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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 553.8 GEM

Judah, Hettie

Summary: "Inspired by the lapidaries of the ancient world, this book is a collection of true stories about sixty different stones that have influenced our shared history. Through the realms of art, myth, geology, philosophy, and power, the author tells the story of humanity through the minerals and materials that have allowed humans to evolve and create. Lapidarium uses the stories of these sixty stones...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2023

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 553.8 JUD

Rayner, Abigail

Summary: When Eliza Jane Murphy--line leader, captain of the worm rescue team--impulsively pockets a sparkly green stone from her classroom's "Exploring Green" display table, her heart crumples. My heart stopped singing. My letters went wonky. I was too heavy to swing! I wanted to put it back...But what if someone saw? But when she discovers that nearly everyone in her family took something once in...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: NorthSouth Books 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE RAY

Quinn, Jordan.

Summary: Eight-year-old Lucas, Prince of Wrenly, is eager to explore and Clara, daughter of the queen's seamstress, knows the kingdom well, so they team up to find a lost jewel and visit all of the land's main attractions as they search.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2014

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1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC QUI

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE QUI

Green, Dan

Summary: The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Publishing 2016

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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Nature Green

Hall, Judy

Summary: "This directory provides all you need to know about crystals for the chakras, subtle energy bodies and raising kundalini. There are many more chakras than the conventional seven that have traditionally been in use. As the frequency of the human organism is raised, additional chakras are opening up to assimilate higher dimensional energy. This frequency uplift, and overall well-being, can be...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: O-Books 2015

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 133.2 HAL

Hall, Judy

Summary: This third A-Z directory by the author of The Crystal Bibles explores the effects of electromagnetic field (EMF) pollution and geopathic stress (GS) on health and well-being, and the dis-eases and healing crystals associated with them. Including 20 crystal portraits, the directory assists in identifying the right crystal for your needs whether it is for personal energetic support and healing...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: O-Books 2014

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 133.2 HAL

Post, Jeffrey E.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution 1997

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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 553.8 POS

Hall, Judy

Summary: "The next in the highly successful Crystal Prescriptions series, this volume covers crystals for space clearing, Feng Shui and psychic protection with extensive introductory material and practical exercises, plus the usual A-Z format directory. Whether you need to create a safe space for everyday living or meditation, or craft an oasis of calm in a buzzing work environment, or to protect your...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: O Books 2016

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 133.2 HAL

Warner, Gertrude Chandler

Summary: The Aldens take part in a hunt at a gem mine and discover that someone is out to sabotage the contest.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: A. Whitman 2002

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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC WAR

Liu, Linda

Summary: "When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. The only rocks on display are glittering gemstones, geodes, and crystals! These beautiful stones make him wonder: Can he be special, too? Perhaps he'll find an answer in the World's Most Beautiful Gem exhibition ... or maybe, just...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LIU

Dennie, Devin

Summary: Provides information about rocks, minerals, and gems, describing the ways in which they are formed, their physical characteristics, and where they can be found.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Nature Dennie

Evanovich, Janet.

Summary: "Lizzy and Diesel are back in an all-new wicked adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich and Emmy Award-winning co-author Phoef Sutton. Murdered and mummified nearly a century ago, notorious bootlegger Collier 'Peg Leg' Dazzle discovered and re-hid a famous pirate's treasure somewhere along the coast of New England. A vast collection of gold and silver coins and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bantam Books 2015

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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC EVA

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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC EVA

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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC EVA

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1 available in Adult, Call number: FIC EVA

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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FICTION EVA

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1 available in Adult, Call number: Fiction Evanovich 2015

Schumann, Walter.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 1993

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552 SCH

Squire, Ann.

Summary: Presents information about precious gems, including where they can be found, how some are formed, and what gives some gemstones their color.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 553.8 SQU

Hall, Cally.

Contents: How this book works -- What are gemstones? -- How gemstones are found -- Where gemstones are found -- Physical properties -- Crystal shapes -- Optical properties -- Natural inclusions -- Faceting -- Polishing, carving, and engraving -- Gems through the ages -- History and folklore -- Synthetic gemstones -- Imitation and enhancement -- Color key -- Precious metals -- Cut stones -- Organics.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 553.8 Hall 2002