Crystals & Gem

By DK

Explore a dazzling world of crystals, precious stones and sparkling gemstones with this beautifully illustrated reference guide for young readers.

From brilliant diamonds and colourful quartz to pearls, amber and precious metals, Crystal and Gem reveals how these natural treasures are formed, where they are found and how they are identified. Striking photographs provide a close-up look at crystals and gems from around the world, while clear explanations make geological and scientific information easy to understand.

Readers will discover how rough stones are transformed into beautiful jewellery, why quartz is used in clocks and technology, how crystals can be grown in laboratories and the many ways gemstones have been valued and used throughout history.

Inside this book

• Detailed photographs of crystals, minerals and gemstones
• Clear explanations of how crystals and gems are formed
• Information about diamonds, quartz, pearls, amber and precious metals
• Fascinating facts, diagrams, statistics and timelines
• An introduction to identifying and classifying gemstones
• A giant fold-out crystal wall chart

Perfect for

• Children fascinated by rocks, crystals and gemstones
• Young collectors and budding geologists
• School projects, research and classroom learning
• Developing an interest in geology and earth science
• Educational gifts for curious young readers

Product details

Author: DK
Series: DK Eyewitness
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 72
Recommended age: 9 years and over
Dimensions: 22.3 × 28.9 cm
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Publication date: 15 August 2023
ISBN: 9780241617328