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Crystal And Gem

From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals and gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones. Children will be mesmerised by the many uses of rocks like quartz and understanding crystals – from dazzling jewellery to diamond cutting tools and the silicon chip in their phone. This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals 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 jewellery making. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on precious stones, you can expect to
find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature. - Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field. Eyewitness Crystal & Gem features striking full-colour photographs of beautiful stones, including pearl and shell, jet and amber, quartz crystals, precious metals gemstones and much more! In this guide, curious children can find the answers to questions like, how can a rough diamond become a show-stopping centrepiece? Where does labradorite get its colours? Why are there quartz crystals in clocks and watches? How can crystals be grown in a laboratory? So, what’s new? Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been
reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, discover the incredible world of creepy-crawlies in Eyewitness Insect, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
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    From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals & gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones. Children will be mesmerised by the many uses of rocks like quartz & understanding crystals – from dazzling jewellery to diamond cutting tools & the silicon chip in their phone. This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what exactly crystals & gems are, how they’re formed, how to identify them, & how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewellery making. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on precious stones, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, & a new “eyewitness” feature.
    - Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, & timelines.
    - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field. Eyewitness Crystal & Gem features striking full-colour photographs of beautiful stones, including pearl & shell, jet & amber, quartz crystals, precious metals gemstones & much more! In this guide, curious children can find the answers to questions like, how can a rough diamond become a show-stopping centrepiece? Where does labradorite get its colours? Why are there quartz crystals in clocks & watches? How can crystals be grown in a laboratory? So, what’s new? Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers & stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography & updated diagrams, updated information, & a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, discover the incredible world of creepy-crawlies in Eyewitness Insect, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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    LED - Light Emitting Diode - a small light source
    Amber - Fosilised tree resin appreciated for its colour
    Amber - A yellowy orange colour
    Quartz - The second most abundant material on earth
    Hand - A part of the body at the end of the arm
    Hand - A pointer which indicates time on a clock face
    Jewellery - A decorative item which is worn on the body
    phone - Short for telephone. A device that transmits sound allowing point to point communication over long distances
    History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.
    World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti
    Stone - Or Rock is a naturally occuring mineral categorised into three types, Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic
    Colour - The categorised spectrum of light visable to humans
    cutting - The seperation of an object usually using a cutting tool such as a knife
    Solar - the sun and the energy from the sun.
    Shell - A hard external structure or surface.
    LED - Light Emitting Diode. A bulb that is very efficient at producing light. Often small.
    Crystal - A solid substance that has symmetrically carved plane faces and can be regularly found in jewellery.
    Home - A place of permanent residence for families.
    Crystal - A solid clear substance with many surfaces that glisten, commonly used in jewellery
    Popular - Something that is admired and liked by many people.
    Feature - An attribute that makes something stand out.
    Children - A young life form within the early stages of physical development,
    Crystal - A solid substance with symmetrically arranged planes, commonly found in jewellery.
    Reference - To prove evidence with a back up source.
    Kids - A young child.

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