Crystalline Treasures: The Mineral Heritage of China, Illustrated Mineral Guide with 300+ Images Perfect Paperback – Picture Book
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| Management number | 219224707 | Release Date | 2026/05/03 | List Price | $14.00 | Model Number | 219224707 | ||
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Crystalline Treasures: The Mineral Heritage of China is a landmark publication celebrating the extraordinary beauty and scientific importance of Chinese mineral specimens. Curated by renowned mineral collector Dr. Robert Lavinsky, this visually stunning volume showcases over 250 world-class specimens from China’s most famous localities—including Yaogangxian, Wulfenite from the Daoping Mine, and vivid Fluorites and Pyromorphites that have redefined global standards for these species. Produced in conjunction with 2013 exhibit of the same name, Crystalline Treasures highlights China’s transformation into a world leader in mineral specimen production over the past few decades. With essays by respected mineralogists and detailed specimen photography, the book documents not only the minerals themselves, but also the cultural and historical context behind their discovery and export. Whether you're a collector, geologist, or admirer of natural art, this book is a definitive tribute to China’s rich mineralogical legacy. Read more
| ISBN13 | 979-8986166384 |
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| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Arkenstone, Ltd |
| Dimensions | 11 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 12.6 ounces |
| Reading age | 12 years and up |
| Print length | 86 pages |
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