Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones (Turner David)(Paperback / softback)

The proposed book is divided into two parts: (1) content focused on developing base mineralogical and geological knowledge and (2) the details of the gemstones themselves and their geological settings. Lower level learners can focus on introductory material (and be exposed to greater details) while upper level learners can jump into the greater details of subsequent chapters (and also be able to fall back on more basic knowledge). Mid-level or keen lower level learners should be able to make use of the entire book to scaffold their learning.
"Softer" topics, such as the chronology of the famous Cullinan diamonds, will be integrated as 'information boxes' so as to keep the flow of the more technical material but allow interesting societal facts to be included in the book. After all, the reason that many people are keenly interested in gem materials is their societal value
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