Date 08 September 2022
Pages 169
Format cm 21 x 26
Price € 25.00
EAN 9782072985454
Publisher Website www.gallimard.fr

Enchanted Mineralogy

40 Stories of Stones
Publisher Hoëbeke
Category Practical Books
Where do the precious stones we love to wear come from? What are the secrets of these minerals that captivate us with their colors and sparkle?

Did you know that gold comes from a meteor shower, that diamonds can burn, and that geology—the very site of their formation—can reveal all the secrets of their chemical properties and composition?
This book will unveil the mysteries of gold, diamonds, marble, quartz, and lapis lazuli. Their stories, intertwined with scientific data, geography, and poetry, include illustrations that make this book a truly enchanting experience.