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1) Turquoise
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Describes where turquoise comes from, how they are formed and how they are used.
2) Gold
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This title introduces young readers to gold: how gold is formed and where it is found; how it is mined, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes; the many uses of gold, from industrial applications in products such as electronics to illuminated manuscripts and space telescopes; and how artisans such as goldsmiths and lapidaries use gold to create beautiful and useful jewelry.
3) Diamonds
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Learn how diamonds are formed and where they are found. Als shows you how diamonds are used.
4) Jade
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Explores the history and types of jade, where it is found and how it is used.
5) Pearls
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Describes where pearls come from, how they are formed and how they are used.
6) Silver
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Learn how silver -- the most conductive metal on Earth -- is formed and where it is found; how it is mined; how it is used from industrial applications in products, such as computers and electric switches to medicines and antiseptic clothing; and how artisans such as silversmiths and lapidaries use silver to create beautiful and useful jewelry and wares. Features include a list of tools and tips to set young rock hounds up to unearth their own treasure....
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