The world of opals
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The world of opals
John Wiley & Sons, c1997
大学図書館所蔵 全4件
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  石川
  福井
  山梨
  長野
  岐阜
  静岡
  愛知
  三重
  滋賀
  京都
  大阪
  兵庫
  奈良
  和歌山
  鳥取
  島根
  岡山
  広島
  山口
  徳島
  香川
  愛媛
  高知
  福岡
  佐賀
  長崎
  熊本
  大分
  宮崎
  鹿児島
  沖縄
  韓国
  中国
  タイ
  イギリス
  ドイツ
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注記
Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-417) and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Centuries after it was first discovered, the opal remains the undisputed Queen of Gems. A stone of incredible beauty and variety, with a background rich in myth, adventure, and intrigue, it is considered by many to be the most desirable, the most handsome, and the most precious of all gemstones.
The first comprehensive book on the subject in over thirty years, The World of Opals is a complete guide to the science and history of these remarkable gems. It begins with a thorough examination of the physical properties and attributes of common and precious opals, with up-to-date information on opal formation, extraction, storage, and cutting. Next, it chronicles man's involvement with the stone from 4000 B.C. to the present, following the opal through countless reversals of fortune and mythology as talisman, prognostic aid, patron stone of thieves, and bearer of bad luck.
Readers will find fascinating de-tails about the discovery, whereabouts, and value of famous opals, from such classic specimens as the Burning of Troy Opal to the Bonanza Opal and other more recent discoveries. Finally, the book surveys today's major opal-producing areas and provides current information on opal occurrence worldwide.
Punctuating the text are useful tables, extensive glossaries of opal types and opal-related terms, and beautiful photographs that capture the essence and mystery of this most exquisite stone.
Accessible and authoritative, The World of Opals is a first-rate reference that will be consulted by mineral and gem enthusiasts for years to come.
The complete guide to the science and history of opals
The World of Opals contains thorough and accessible coverage of all aspects of the legendary Queen of Gems. It features the latest information on how opals are formed, where they are found, and how the stone is mined, and explores the fascinating history and mythology of opals throughout the ages. An indispensable addition to the library of every mineral and gem enthusiast, this definitive reference includes:
In-depth material on physical properties, attributes, and handling
A multifaceted examination of opal formation, opalized fossils and pseudomorphs, and opal types
Famous and distinctive opals, including weight, origin, date of discovery, and background
An up-to-date survey of major opal fields, plus an alphabetical guide to opal occurrence worldwide
Extensive glossaries of opal types and related terms, plus bibliography, tables, photographs, and more
目次
What Is an Opal?
A New Look at Opal Formation.
Opalized Fossils and Pseudomorphs.
A Chronological History and Mythology of Opals.
Famous and Otherwise Noteworthy Opals.
Types of Opals.
The World's Major Opal Fields.
Opal Occurrence Worldwide.
Appendix.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index.
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