Gemstones in Victoria
Gemstones in Victoria

Author: William D. Birch

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781921833069

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Victoria is often seen as the forgotten state when it comes to gem minerals. The history of gems in Victoria is inextricably linked to the discovery of gold in 1851. In 1854, George Milner Stephen publicised for the first time, the discovery of gems in Victoria. These included blue and white sapphires from Ballarat diggings and rubies, topaz and garnet from the River Ovens in northeast Victoria. In 1857, well-known German natural historian Ludwig Becker reported that these same gems could also be found where there was gold.

Gemstones and Minerals of Australia
Gemstones and Minerals of Australia

Author: Gayle Webb

Publisher: Reed New Holland

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781921517297

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This text is an accessible reference and identification guide to all gemstones and minerals found in Australia. The book introduces the reader to the chemical and crystal systems of the stones, before providing detailed descriptions of each stone including composition, structure and distribution.

Gemstones
Gemstones

Author: Robin Hansen

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2022-04-12

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0691214484

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Originally published: London: Natural History Museum, 2022, as: The Natural History Museum book of gemstones: a concise reference guide.

Edgar Cayce Guide to Gemstones, Minerals, Metals, and More
Edgar Cayce Guide to Gemstones, Minerals, Metals, and More

Author: Shelley Kaehr

Publisher: ARE Press

Published: 2005-10

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0876045034

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The psychic readings of Edgar Cayce contained insightful information about the properties and value of a variety of gems, stones, minerals, and other elements. Author Shelley Kaehr, Ph.D., whose own background included the study of gemstones, examines this material by delving into the history and makeup of these magical substances so often mentioned by Cayce. In her book, Kaehr shares with us the wonders of the mineral kingdom, and how and why each stone or mineral is different and reacts differently to various people. Includes an intuitive self-discovery process to finding out which of these powerful minerals works best for you.