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008    230720t20232023nyua   j      001 0 eng d 
020    9780744081558|q(hardcover) 
020    0744081556|q(hardcover) 
020    9780744081541|q(paperback) 
020    0744081548|q(paperback) 
035    (OCoLC)1390815141 
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049    CKEA 
082 04 548|223/eng/20230720 
100 1  Symes, R. F.,|eauthor. 
245 10 Crystal & gem /|cwritten by R.F. Symes and R.R. Harding. 
246 3  Eyewitness crystal & gem 
246 3  Crystal and gem 
246 3  Eyewitness crystal and gem 
246 34 DK eyewitness crystal & gem 
250    Revised edition. 
264  1 New York :|bDK|c2023 
264  4 |c©2023. 
300    72 pages :|bcolor illustrations ;|c29 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
336    still image|bsti|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
385    |nage|aChildren|2lcsh 
490 1  DK eyewitness books 
500    New edition--from cover. 
500    Includes index. 
505 00 |tWhat is a crystal?|g6|tA world of crystals|g8 --
       |tNatural beauty|g10 --|tOn the surface|g12 --|tInside 
       crystals|g14 --|tCrystal color|g16 --|tIdentification|g18 
       --|tNatural growth|g20 --|tCrystal habits|g22 --
       |tExtraction|g24 --|tGrowing crystals|g26 --|tCrystals at 
       work|g28 --|tCrystal vibrations|g30 --|tQuartz|g32 --
       |tDiamond|g34 --|tCorundum|g36 --|tBeryl|g38 --|tOpal|g40 
       --|tOther gemstones|g42 --|tCollectors' items|g48 --
       |tStones for carving|g50 --|tPrecious metals|g52 --
       |tOrganic gems|g54 --|tWhat is it worth?|g56 --|tCutting 
       gems|g58 --|tLore and legend|g60 --|tAt home|g62 --|tDid 
       you know?|g64 --|tIdentifying gemstones|g66 --|tFind out 
       more|g68. 
520    Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are 
       grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry.
       Numerous color photos with text identify the various 
       gemstones. 
520    "Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, 
       jade, silver, and gold in this glittering collection of 
       precious stones and metals. Learn where crystals can be 
       found, how they form, and what they are used for--from 
       dazzling jewelry to diamond-cutting tools and the silicon 
       chip in your phone!"--page 4 of cover. 
520    "Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching 
       crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers. 
       From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems 
       from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in 
       this illustrated guide.  Discover what exactly crystals 
       and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, 
       and how they can be used in everything from microchips to 
       jewelry making.  How can a rough diamond become a show-
       stopping centerpiece? Where does labradorite get its 
       colors? Why are there quartz crystals in clocks and 
       watches? How can crystals be grown in a laboratory?  
       Packed with essential information, this edition is more 
       interactive than ever with new infographics, statistics, 
       and facts. Eyewitness Crystal & Gem is the perfect guide 
       for homework help on crystals or for those who simply want
       to further their knowledge of these fabulous natural 
       creations.  Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, 
       which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular 
       title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of 
       information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a 
       fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and 
       a new "eyewitness" feature-fascinating first-hand accounts
       from experts in the field."--publisher. 
526 0  Accelerated Reader|bGrades 5-8|c8.2|d1|xSD|zQuiz 17216
       |zEnglish non-fiction. 
650  0 Crystals|vJuvenile literature. 
650  0 Crystallography|vJuvenile literature. 
650  0 Precious stones|vJuvenile literature. 
650  0 Gems|vJuvenile literature. 
655  7 Informational works.|2lcgft 
655  7 Illustrated works.|2lcgft 
700 1  Harding, R. R.,|eauthor. 
830  0 DK eyewitness books. 
994    C0|bCKE