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Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 1

Photoatlas, Volume 1, first published in 1986 and now in its fourth printing, has become a standard reference in the gemological field. Dr. Eduard J. Gübelin and John I. Koivula collaborated on this book, producing an exhaustive resource on the geological paragenesis of gemstones, as well as the physical, optical, and chemical properties of gemstones and their guest inclusions. Three distinguished mineralogists contribute essays on specific topics related to the genesis of gemstones.

 

Each chapter contains information on the micro-characteristics of natural gemstones, synthetic and treated host materials, along with a complete selection of photomicrographs and a suggested reference section.

 

ISBN 3-85504-095-8

4th edn. Publisher: Opinio Verlag, Basel

Hardbound, 10" x 8.75" x 1.25", 5 lbs.

532 p., over 1400 color plates

$275.00 + tax (where applicable) and shipping

 

Table of Contents

Prefatory Note

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Part one

Introduction

The Importance of Inclusions

The Beauty of Inclusions

Microscopy and Photomicrography

Part two

The Genesis of Mineral Inclusions in Gemstones

The Origin of Fluid Inclusions in Gemstones,

by Dr. Edwin Roedder

The Inclusions in Diamond and the Genesis of Diamond,

by Prof. Dr. Henry O.A. Meyer

The Formation of Quartz and its Inclusions,

by Prof. Dr. H.A. Stalder

Part three: Mineral Inclusions

Part four: Natural Gemstones and their Inclusions

Part five: The Inclusions of Man-made, Imitation and Synthetic Stones

Part six

Concluding Thoughts

Glossary of Scientific Expressions

Geological Timetable

Recommended Literature

Quoted Literature

Index to Photomicrographs

About the Authors

 

 

 

photoatlas volume 1

 

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