From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals and gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones. Children will be mesmerised by the many uses of rocks like quartz and understanding crystalsfrom dazzling jewellery to diamond cutting tools and the silicon chip in their phone. This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what exactly crystals and gems are, how theyre formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewellery making. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on precious stones, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a neweyewitnessfeature. - Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts i