Gemstones of Afghanistan Book

GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN is the first comprehensive, fully-documented book on the geology, history, and lore of the gems and minerals of this war-ravaged crossroads between the Near East and the Far East. GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN features stunning color photographs, original maps, and geographic coordinates of significant mines. The authors have compiled a wide-ranging and thorough set of references that, like the book, will prove invaluable to jewelers, gem buyers, geologists, historians, and those who seek to make a careful assessment of the riches Afghanistan has to offer. GEMSTONES OF AFGHANISTAN is the first complete reference on gemstones of Afghanistan - the results of 23 years of researching over 6,500 years of history. oHardcover, glossy 81/2" x 11", 244-page collection edition o110 photographs, maps and figures, including 52 in color oHistory of geology and gem mining in Afghanistan, describing mining methods and production oDetailed topographical and geological maps pinpoint gem and mineral deposits oOver 1,400 gem and mineral locations by coordinates o2,000 years of geological, geographical and gemological exploration oOver 500 references and suggested readings oColor photographs of new cutting styles, carved gems and new jewelry designsRead More