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Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses.

Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by gemstones and crystals since prehistory, and made use of them for everything from currency and ceremonial decoration to tokens of love or power. But why have some been considered more significant than others - rare or otherwise?

Learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties, and the various ways in which they have taken on powerful symbolic meanings. How did the Vikings use iolite to help them steer their ships, for example? Why did the Ancient Greeks and Romans believe that sardonyx could protect them in battle?

Dive deep into the pages of this curated crystal book to discover:

- A quirky and compelling angle on the subject of cryst

The Crystal and Gems From Mythical Properties to

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      Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
      Published 3 August 2023
      ISBN-13 9780241569924
      978-0241569924
      ISBN-10 241569923
      Also in:
      Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Petrology, petrography and mineralogy Crystals and colour-healing Politics, Philosophy & Society Folklore studies / Study of myth

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses.

      Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by gemstones and crystals since prehistory, and made use of them for everything from currency and ceremonial decoration to tokens of love or power. But why have some been considered more significant than others - rare or otherwise?

      Learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties, and the various ways in which they have taken on powerful symbolic meanings. How did the Vikings use iolite to help them steer their ships, for example? Why did the Ancient Greeks and Romans believe that sardonyx could protect them in battle?

      Dive deep into the pages of this curated crystal book to discover:

      - A quirky and compelling angle on the subject of cryst

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