The book most comprehensive in knowledge on precious stones
| Author(s) | Al-Biruni |
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| Genre(s) | |
| Year publication | 2004 |
| Number of pages | 355 |
| Publisher | Adam Publishers |
| ISBN number | 81-7435-364-x |
| Language | English |
| Styletag(s) |
This book, a translation of the 11th century work on precious stones by Al-Biruni, shows us how the Arabic scholar saw the world of gemology in those days. The work comprises mineralogy, geology and the mystic powers of gemstones.
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