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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
$250.00 + 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
(signed by co-author John Koivula – available only from mWG)
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