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Author: Lu Baoqi
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the basic characteristics, identification of authenticity, research trends, market information, and collection of over 120 types of ornamental stones, textural stones, mineral crystal ornamental stones, fossil ornamental stones, event stones, and commemorative stones in China with rich and detailed materials. While elaborating on the "rare, unique, and beautiful" qualities of various stone bodies, it particularly describes the humanistic and artistic aspects of each ornamental stone, truly reflecting the essence of "stone appreciation." The book integrates scientific rigor, cultural and artistic value, interest, and readability. It can serve as a textbook for related fields such as gemology, geology, deposit resources, and materials science, as well as a reference for ornamental stone enthusiasts, collectors, and researchers.