"Emerald and aquamarine have been known and cherished since Antiquity, but it is only in the last few centuries that science has realized that these two coveted gems are actually different varieties of the same mineral -- Beryl. Number 7 in the popular extraLapis English mineralogy monograph series, "Beryl: And Its Color Varieties" surveys the mineralogy and localities of this popular gemstone."
"Apatite, the most abundant phosphate on Earth, is ubiquitous in the lithosphere and in vertebrates of the animal kingdom. Because it forms large colorful crystals, this toothsome mineral is among the most prized species populating mineral collections worldwide. Commonly confused with other minerals, Apatite takes its name from a Greek word meaning to deceive. This collector s compendium explores in luscious color the science, history, l ..."
Sabores da Ãsia Embarque numa Viagem Gastronômica pelo Oriente by LuizMenezes Softcover, Published 2023 by LuizMenezes ISBN-13: 978-1-83519-279-5, ISBN: 1-83519-279-3
Historia De Portugal Restaurado, Vol. 2 Em Que Se Da'Noticia Das Mais Gloriosas Ac�oens, Assim Politicas, Como Militares, Que Obrarao Os Portuguezes...De 1656; Parte Primeira (Portuguese Edition) by Luiz De Menezes Da Ericeira Paperback, Published 2017 by Forgotten Books ISBN-13: 978-0-332-26842-2, ISBN: 0-332-26842-X