Title Groovy gems / Christine Petersen.

Publication Info.	Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Company, [2010]
	©2010

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Description	1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), map.
Series	Rock on! : a look at geology
	Checkerboard science library
	Checkerboard science library. Rock on!
	Checkerboard science library.
Note	Includes index.
Contents	Erasmus's lucky pebble -- What is a gem? -- Most gems are minerals -- Six crystal systems -- Magma gems -- Water gems -- Living gems -- Imitations and synthetics -- Cultured pearls -- Working with gems -- Then and now.
Summary	"Groovy Gems" introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Chapters discuss crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls, how gems are used, and their importance throughout history. Sidebars introduce birthstones, precious metals, and conflict diamonds, while a colorful world map indicates where gems are found.
Note	Print version record.
Subject	Gems -- Juvenile literature.
	Precious stones -- Juvenile literature.
	Gems.
	Precious stones.
	JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Science & Nature -- Earth Sciences -- Rocks & Minerals.
	Gems. (OCoLC)fst00939558
	Precious stones. (OCoLC)fst01074901
Genre/Form	Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
	Electronic books.
Other Form:	Print version: Petersen, Christine. Groovy gems. Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., ©2010 9781604537437 (DLC) 2009027728 (OCoLC)427438381
ISBN	9781616139339 (electronic bk.)
	1616139331 (electronic bk.)

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