Handbook of Fluorescent Gems and Minerals - An Exposition and Catalog of the Fluorescent and Phosphorescent Gems and Minerals Including the Use of Ultraviolet Light in the Earth Sciences

<p><p><strong>A richly illustrated and authoritative guide to the fascinating world of fluorescent and phosphorescent gems and minerals. </strong></p></p><p><p>Combining clear scientific explanation with an extensive catalogue the book explores how ultraviolet light is used to reveal hidden properties of minerals making it an essential resource for gem enthusiasts collectors students and earth science professionals.</p></p><p><p>Chapters include:</p></p><p><ul></p><p><li>Introduction to Gemmology</li></p><p><li>Radiation Sources and Technique</li></p><p><li>The Florescent Minerals</li></p><p><li>Appendix One</li></p><p><li>Appendix Two</li></p><p><li>Abridged Bibliography</li></p><p></ul></p><p><p>Both practical informative and complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology <em>Handbook of Fluorescent Gems and Minerals</em> opens a window onto one of the most visually striking areas of mineralogy.</p></p>