JUNIOR GEOLOGIST Discovering Rocks Minerals and Gems UCod BOBI MARTIN Britannica Educational Publishing IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROSEN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
GLITTERY GEMS People around the world have loved gems for thousands of years We prize them for their beautiful colors and for their rarity The more difficult it is to find a gem the more valuable it usually is Some of the most valued gems are rubies emeralds sapphires and diamonds In the past most gemstones cost so much that only royalty could afford them Gemstones come in many different colors sizes shapes and cuts Sizes and shapes vary depending on how the gem will be used 4
What Are Gems?
Single or multicolored, smooth or multifaceted, gems of all kinds captivate people of all ages.
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By: Bobi Martin
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Published by: Rosen Publishing provided by Britannica
