Pellant, Chris.

Crystals and gemstones / by Chris and Helen Pellant. - North American ed., U.S. ed. - Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2009. - 24 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. - Rock stars .

Hardcover Includes index.

What are crystals? -- How do crystals form? -- Crystal shapes -- Which crystal? -- What are gemstones? -- How we use gemstones -- Crystal collector -- Common crystals/Finding crystals -- Gemstones/Collecting gemstones -- More gemstones/Making Displays -- Record breakers -- Did you know?

With simple text and color pictures this book introduces the reader to crystals and gemstones.

ISBN: 9780836892222 (lib. bdg.) 0836892224 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 2008016120

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Crystals.
Crystal growth.
Mineralogy.
Precious stones.

LC Class. No.: QD906.3 / .P45 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 548