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Folklore, Superstitions, and Mystical Properties For authors delving into the realm of storytelling that involves the allure of gemstones, this comprehensive guide provides a wealth of information to enrich your narrative. Whether shaping a fantastical world or crafting a character in tune with the vibes of the new age, integrating historical facts, folklore, and superstitions can imbue your tale with a sense of realism and mystique. In addition to these facets, this writer’s companion delves into the metaphysical properties of gemstones, explores the spectrum of stone variations, and highlights notable gems alongside their intriguing settings, offering a treasure trove of inspiration for your creative endeavors.
Materials and the myriad technologies that have been developed to manipulate them are of essential relevance to product designers, architects, artists and stylists, as they represent the starting point for every product and every architectural work. The book is an encyclopaedic compendium of around 1,000 terms in this field, from aerogel to marble to zirconium. It features traditional and frequently used materials, as well as new and unexpected ones. Their respective advantages and disadvantages are precisely described. In addition, terms related to production processes, such as upcycling or tanning, or that describe the properties of materials or are closely related to the topic have also been included.
Take a colorful walk through human ingenuity. Mary Virginia Orna, a world-recognized expert on color, will lead you through an illuminating journey exploring the science behind pigments.
This uniquely interdisciplinary textbook explores the exciting and complex relationship between Earth’s geological history and the biodiversity of life. Its innovative design provides a seamless learning experience, clarifying major concepts step by step with detailed textual explanations complemented by detailed figures, diagrams and vibrant pictures. Thanks to its layout, the respective concepts can be studied individually, as part of the broader framework of each chapter, or as they relate to the book as a whole. It provides in-depth coverage of: - Earth’s formation and subsequent geological history, including patterns of climate change and atmospheric evolution; - The early stages of...
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Reviews in Mineralogy & Geochemistry (RiMG) volumes contain concise advances in theoretical and/or applied mineralogy, crystallography, petrology, and geochemistry.
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