{"product_id":"gemstone-crystal-properties","title":"Gemstone \u0026 Crystal Properties","description":"Essential reference for 135 of the most sought after and popular gemstones, minerals and crystals through photos and descriptions of color variety, luster and transparency range. With more facts per page than any other source this 6 page laminated guide has succinct facts per stone or crystal, plus an identifying photo. It is flat for easy storage and for access anywhere, and is durably laminated to last a lifetime. Includes scientific, identifying and metaphysical properties of each gemstone plus significant meanings or historical uses, or how it is formed. Author Jennifer Billock is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and editor. Her work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Playboy, mental_floss, Lucky Peach, National Geographic Traveler, and Conde Nast Traveler. She also co-hosts the podcast Macabre Traveler and edits the Kitchen Witch Newsletter.\u003cbr\u003eTopics covered include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e135 Gemstones, Crystals and Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor - Details \u0026amp; Variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElemental Composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness \u0026amp; Specific Gravity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Facts: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Uses or Meanings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent or Historical Metaphysical Uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso Known As - If Relevant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSuggested uses: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying Guide - identify metaphysical or historical uses of stones for you personally or as a meaningful gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors - handy identification and properties reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewelry \u0026amp; Art - know the structure and durability of your materials for mounting or carving\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Barcharts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45787411152943,"sku":"9781423228592","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/2855\/6847\/files\/imageloader_290d3415-2b23-4760-a19f-68fdae69d8c3.jpg?v=1786148381","url":"https:\/\/tssbooks.com\/products\/gemstone-crystal-properties","provider":"tssbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}