Pierres Précieuses | Fines et Ornementales – Walter Schumann

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Language: French
Number of pages: 320
Binding: Hardcover

The ultimate illustrated reference for exploring, understanding, and identifying 350 gemstones and varieties, featuring 1,900 full-colour photographs.

Discover the fascinating world of precious gemstones, fine stones, ornamental stones, and minerals with Pierres précieuses, fines et ornementales by Walter Schumann, an internationally acclaimed geologist and leading authority on gemstones and mineralogy.

This comprehensive 320-page illustrated gemstone guide is an essential reference for gemstone enthusiasts, mineral collectors, gemmology students, naturalists, and anyone fascinated by the beauty and science of precious stones.

Combining detailed scientific explanations with an extraordinary collection of gemstone photographs, the book provides the knowledge needed to explore, compare, and better identify gemstones from around the world.

350 gemstones and varieties • 1,900 full-colour specimen photographs • 320 pages • Expert gemmological reference

Please note: This is the French-language edition.

A Comprehensive Guide to Precious, Fine and Ornamental Stones

From garnets, emeralds, kunzite, amber, agates, opals, pearls, and rubies to hundreds of other precious, fine, and ornamental stones, this remarkable book explores an extensive variety of gemstones through detailed descriptions and beautiful colour illustrations.

With 350 gemstones and varieties documented and 1,900 gemstone specimens photographed in colour, it offers one of the most extensive pocket-sized photographic galleries of gemstones.

Each gemstone description provides essential scientific information, helping readers understand the distinctive characteristics that make every gemstone unique.

The book examines:

• Optical properties: Gemstone colours, fire, and fluorescence.
• Physical and mechanical properties: Density, hardness, and cleavage.
• Mineralogical characteristics: Scientific properties used to classify and distinguish gemstones.
• Gemstone identification: Essential information for recognising gemstones and distinguishing them from substitutes.
• Photographic comparisons: Detailed colour photographs illustrating the diversity of gemstone specimens.

Whether you are examining a mineral collection, researching precious stones, or expanding your knowledge of gemmology, this guide provides an extensive foundation for gemstone study and identification.

Learn Gemmology: From Gemstone Properties to Identification

More than a beautifully illustrated gemstone catalogue, Pierres précieuses, fines et ornementales offers a richly documented introduction to gemmology — the scientific study of gemstones.

Walter Schumann explains the fundamental principles of gemstone science, covering:

• The physical and scientific properties of gemstones.
• Gemstone deposits and geological occurrences.
• Gemstone extraction and mining methods.
• Gemstone treatments and modifications.
• Mineralogical classification.
• Optical properties, including colour, fire, and fluorescence.
• Mechanical properties, including density, hardness, and cleavage.
• The identification and authentication of gemstones and their substitutes.

These explanations help readers understand not only the appearance of gemstones but also their underlying scientific characteristics.

The combination of accessible descriptions, technical information, and photographic documentation makes this book valuable for both curious beginners and experienced gemstone enthusiasts.

350 Gemstones and 1,900 Colour Photographs

One of the greatest strengths of this gemstone reference book is its exceptional visual documentation.

Featuring 350 gemstones and varieties and 1,900 full-colour photographs of gemstone specimens, this guide presents an impressive overview of the diversity of precious, fine, and ornamental stones.

The extensive photographic collection allows readers to:

• Explore hundreds of different gemstones and mineral varieties.
• Compare the visual characteristics of different specimens.
• Examine gemstone colours and appearances.
• Better understand the properties used in gemstone identification.
• Develop their knowledge of gemstone classification and mineralogy.

The book's compact reference format makes it particularly useful for collectors, naturalists, and gemstone enthusiasts who want a detailed resource to consult regularly.

It is a valuable addition to any library dedicated to gemstones, minerals, geology, or natural history.

Essential Gemstone Identification and Authentication Information

Identifying gemstones requires more than simply recognising their colours.

Different gemstones can share similar appearances, making scientific knowledge essential for understanding their distinguishing characteristics.

This guide explores the optical, mechanical, and mineralogical properties used in gemstone identification, including hardness, density, cleavage, fluorescence, colour, and fire.

It also provides essential information about gemstone authentication and substitutes, helping readers understand the characteristics that distinguish different gemstones and alternative materials.

For mineral collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, and students of gemmology, this information offers a valuable foundation for developing more informed identification skills.

While the book provides important scientific reference information, definitive authentication of certain gemstones may still require specialist gemmological testing.

Who Is This Gemstone Book For?

• Gemstone collectors: Explore hundreds of gemstones and varieties, compare specimens, and expand your knowledge of gemstone characteristics.
• Mineral and crystal enthusiasts: Discover the scientific properties, classifications, and geological origins of precious, fine, and ornamental stones.
• Gemmology students: Develop an understanding of gemstone identification, optical properties, mechanical characteristics, and mineralogical classification.
• Geology and natural history enthusiasts: Learn about gemstone deposits, extraction methods, mineral formation, and the diversity of natural stones.
• Jewellery and gemstone enthusiasts: Gain a deeper appreciation of the characteristics that distinguish different precious stones.
• Beginners: Build a strong foundation in gemstone knowledge through illustrated descriptions and a comprehensive introduction to gemmology.
• An excellent gift for gemstone lovers, mineral collectors, and anyone passionate about geology and the natural world.

A Practical and Authoritative Gemstone Reference

Designed to be both informative and easy to consult, this illustrated guide combines detailed gemstone descriptions with scientific explanations and extensive photographic documentation.

Additional reference materials include:

• A bibliography for further reading and research.
• A comparative table to support the study and comparison of gemstone characteristics.
• An index for locating information quickly and efficiently.

Together, these features make the book a useful long-term reference for gemstone identification, mineral collecting, and gemmological education.

The publisher describes the work as a leading gemstone reference guide with more than 25 years of history, and reports 50,000 copies sold since publication.

About the Author: Walter Schumann

Walter Schumann is an internationally recognised geologist, gemstone researcher, and leading authority on gemstones, rocks, and minerals.

He is Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of Munich, Germany, and has written numerous authoritative guides devoted to gemstone identification, mineralogy, and geology.

Among his best-known publications is Gemstones of the World, first published in 1976, an internationally successful gemstone reference translated into 17 languages and sold in approximately 1.3 million copies worldwide.

His extensive expertise and decades of published research make his work an important resource for gemstone enthusiasts and mineral collectors around the world.

Why Buy Pierres précieuses, fines et ornementales?

Because understanding gemstones requires reliable knowledge, detailed illustrations, and expert scientific guidance.

This exceptional guide brings together all three.

With 350 gemstones and varieties, 1,900 colour photographs, detailed scientific descriptions, and expert explanations from internationally recognised geologist Walter Schumann, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the extraordinary world of gemstones.

Whether you want to identify gemstones, explore mineral collections, study gemmology, or simply admire the remarkable diversity of precious stones, this guide is designed to be a reference you can return to again and again.

Discover the science behind the beauty of gemstones and add this authoritative illustrated guide to your collection today.