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JR GEOLOGIST: DSCVRNG ROCKS MNRLS GEMS: GEMS

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<P>Single or multicolored, smooth or multifaceted, gems of all kinds captivate people of all ages. This vibrant volume will teach the budding geology buff how a single mineral can form many varieties of gems, how some gems are actually created by animals, and why certain types of jewelry are so valuable. </P>

What Are Gems?

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Front Cover.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
1: Glittery Gems.
2: How Do Gems Form?.
3: Some Minerals Make Many Gemstones.
4: Crystals.
5: Gems from Plants and Animals.
6: Synthetic Gems.
7: Identifying Gemstones.
8: Mohs Scale of Hardness.
9: Gems Sparkle in Jewelry.
10: Gems at Work.
11: Famous Gems.
12: Superstitions About Gems.
13: Gemstones for All Ages.
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