Yantar – B.I. Srebrodolsky, 1984

Yantar – B.I. Srebrodolsky, 1984, M., “Science”, soft cover, pp.: 109, with b/w glossy inserts, format: 197 x 124 mm, weight: 106 g, circulation: 140,000 copies. Condition: perfect!

This book is about amber - an amazing gem, interest in which began many millennia ago. It tells about the properties of amber, how it is formed, mined, processed and used in the national economy. The role and significance of amber in the cultural history of peoples from ancient times to the present day are emphasized.
Amber is not only one of the most beautiful gems - it is the source of our knowledge about plants and animals of distant geological eras. The transparent depth of the gem preserves many organisms that fell into the resin flowing from the pine trees tens of millions of years ago... This book tells about the role and significance of amber in the history of culture and the national economy, about the composition and properties of the sunstone, and about products made from it.

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