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Author:
Rapp, George Robert 1930-  Search this
Physical description:
xv, 348 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
2009
C2009
Notes:
Previous ed.: 2002.
Contents:
Properties of minerals -- Exploitation of mineral and rock raw materials -- Lithic materials -- Gemstones, seal stones and ceremonial stones -- Soft stones and other carvable materials -- Metals and related minerals and ores -- Ceramic raw materials -- Pigments and colorants -- Abrasives, salt, shells and miscellaneous geologic raw materials -- Building, monumental and statuary materials
Topic:
Mineralogy in archaeology  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_963356