Wizard Tales: Stories of Enchantment and Magic from Around the World

by Fiona Waters

A practical pocket-sized guide to the identification and use of precious and semiprecious stones, novelty stones, agates and crystals. The introductory part of the book describes the geology, chemistry and properties of gemstones in clear and accessible terms. The important properties of gemstones are explained, including crystal structures and optical and physical properties, and the book also examines synthetic gems and discusses how to tell them...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843650088
• ISBN13: 9781843650089
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Pavilion Books Ltd
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.5" x 11.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3