2002, Perfect Binding
102 pages
Dimensions: 210 x 297 mm
ISBN: 0971537119
$30.00
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| No. 2 Emeralds of the World |
The Legendary Green Beryl
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 Language: English
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Contributions by: Christa Behmenburg, , , Maximilian Glas, Patricia & Michael Gray, Günther Grundmann, , , Lore Kiefert, , Dietmat Schwarz, Zak Swartz, , ,
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Edited by: , , , Terri Ottaway, John Sinkankas,
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Illustrations by: Roberto Appiani, Marcus Budil, Helmut Bürger, Warren Dobson, Gilson Archive, , Maximilian Glas, Konrad Götz, Günther Grundmann, Henry Hänni, Tino Hammid, , , Fotodesign Lichtblick, Eckehard Petsch, Harold & Erica van Pelt, , , , , John Sinkankas, Franco Valoti, , Debra Wilson
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| Reviews Table of Contents (pdf) |
Since antiquity, emerald has been one of the most highly valuated gemstone: the first known mines were those of Cleopatra in ancient Egypt. Two thousand years ago Pliny wrote, “Emerald-green is the most beautiful green of all.”
Leading researchers offer insight into many of the aspects of the world of emerald.
• What is emerald? A portrait of a precious and unique member of the beryl family
• How does emerald form? The events that conspired to bring about an unlikely outcome;
• Where is emerald found? Worldwide localities including Canada, Namibia and China
• Where are the richest deposits? Today’s market sources: South America, Africa and Asia;
• Is it possible to determine the origin of an emerald? Gemstone emerald: characteristics, inclusions and treatments;
• What separates green beryl from emerald? The debate over optical, spectroscopic and chemical delineations;
• How is emerald created in the lab and how can it be recognized? The history, process and detection of synthetic emerald;
Plus etymology, history, legendary giants, local finds and more…
extraLapis English No. 2 provides a comprehensive look at this magnificent gemstone.
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