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Gems
      Titles Descriptions
  1. Amber
  2. Bob's Rock Shop for Mineral Collectors and Rockhounds
  3. Conflict Diamonds
  4. Gemmology and Gemstones in Scotland
  5. Gems and Gemology Image Gallery
  6. GIA: Gemological Institute of America
  7. International Coloured Gemstone Association
  8. Ken's Fluorescent Minerals
  9. Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom
  10. Valuable Stones: the online encyclopaedia of gemstones

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Amber
A collection of essays providing information relating to the quality and properties of the semi-precious stone, amber. Answers questions on subjects such as amber's constitution and defines the different types in existence. Additional references are given, as well as a selection of images.
     Author: Platt, Garry
     Subjects: gems
     DeweyClass: 553.879
     Resource type: essay collection, images
Bob's Rock Shop for Mineral Collectors and Rockhounds
A non-commercial gallery of over 150 specimen images of rocks and minerals plus associated magazine.
     Author: Keller, Bob
     Subjects: gems, mineralogy
     DeweyClass: 549
     Resource type: image collection, magazine
Conflict Diamonds
Provides information on conflict diamonds, described as gems which originate from areas opposed to legitimate governments, and subsequently used to fund military operations against them. Describes steps being taken to halt such trade, and examines UN activity on conflict diamonds in Sierra Leone and Angola.
     Author: United Nations
     Subjects: gems, military operations
     DeweyClass: 322.42
     Resource type: documents
Gemmology and Gemstones in Scotland
Information about gems and related events, with details of the Gemmological Association.
     Author: Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain
     Subjects: gems
     DeweyClass: 553.8
     Resource type: institution
Gems and Gemology Image Gallery
Collection of hundreds of gem images including examples of agate, amber, azurite beryl, coral, cordierite, corundum, crysoberyl, feldspars, garnet, ivory, lapis lazuli malachite, olivine, opal, pearls, pyroxenes, quartz, rutile, spinel, tagua tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline, turquoise and zircon.
     Author: Banfield, Jill
     Subjects: gems, petrology
     DeweyClass: 553.8
     Resource type: image collection
GIA: Gemological Institute of America
Nonprofit educational, research, and gemological laboratory service with international representation aiming to provide accurate resources for the gem and jewellery industry. Includes information on distance learning, industry and consumer data from the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory, access to current and back issues of Gems and Gemology, as well as additional online publications, news, and events details.
     Author: Gemological Institute of America
     Subjects: gems
     DeweyClass: 553.8
     Resource type: institution
International Coloured Gemstone Association
Educational resource to promote the understanding, appreciation, and sale of gemstones worldwide. Gems and information pertaining to them, such as cut and location, are searchable alphabetically, by variety or by colour. Additional information is provided by articles on the likes of rare gems, how to judge the quality of gems and birthstones, and the symbolic meaning of various stones. French and German search facilities are provided.
     Author: International Gemstone Association
     Subjects: gems
     DeweyClass: 553.8
     Resource type: documents, images
Ken's Fluorescent Minerals
Set of pictures of fluorescent minerals photographed under long wave or short wave ultraviolet light.
     Author: Colosky, Kenneth
     Subjects: gems, mineralogy, petrology
     DeweyClass: 549
     Resource type: image collection
Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom
Searchable directory of substances, accessible by name, chemical group, colour, streak, hardness, crystal group, elemental affiliations, and Dana classification. Information returned for each entry covers chemical formula, composition, transparency, specific gravity, luster, popularity, and demand. Also includes a gallery of images and a glossary of related terms.
     Author: Friedman, Hershel
     Subjects: gems, mineralogy
     DeweyClass: 553.8
     Resource type: images, reference data
Valuable Stones: the online encyclopaedia of gemstones
Gemstone reference guide, offering information and images illustrating the physical and optical properties of gemstones. Covers myths about gemstones and how are gemstones formed, cut & polished.
     Author: Valuablestones.com
     Subjects: gems
     DeweyClass: 553.8
     Resource type: guide