The Story of Diamonds
- List Price: $21.50
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Linnet Books
- Publish date: 04/01/2000
Jean Milne delves into all aspects of diamonds, from their cultural significance to their scientific makeup and uses. She tells how diamonds are formed; where they are found; their physical and optical properties; and what makes a diamond rare and valuable. She also explains methods of extracting diamonds -- from simple panning (as for gold) to more sophisticated methods; how to tell real from fake diamonds; their uses in industy and medicine (even during the hated trip to the dentist!); superstitions about diamonds and beliefs about their powers and the stories of ancient intrigue and thievery behind the famous ones, such as the Hope Diamond and the 3,106-carat Cullinan.
This book will be fun for young rock-hounds everywhere. An informative guide to all the many facts and legends about diamonds, it can be used for reports that show how science, history, and technology intersect.
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