{"product_id":"crystal-and-gems-from-mythical-properties-to-magical-stories","title":"Crystal and Gems: From Mythical Properties to Magical Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e DK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e DK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 03-08-2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHumans have been beguiled and fascinated by gemstones and crystals since prehistory, and made use of them for everything from currency and ceremonial decoration to tokens of love or power. But why have some been considered more significant than others - rare or otherwise?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLearn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties, and the various ways in which they have taken on powerful symbolic meanings. How did the Vikings use iolite to help them steer their ships, for example? Why did the Ancient Greeks and Romans believe that sardonyx could protect them in battle?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDive deep into the pages of this curated crystal book to discover:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n- A quirky and compelling angle on the subject of crystals and gems - combining science with culture and history.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Definitions for the key properties of precious, semi-precious, and organic stones, clearly and simply.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Explores their traditional uses in healing and manifesting, and the powers they have been ascribed through the centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEncounter the fascinating stories of some of the most famous or celebrated gemstones and jewels along the way - from a turquoise-studded pectoral worn during Aztec ceremonies, to the diamond necklace that helped to bring about the French Revolution - in this glorious celebration of precious, semi-precious, and organic stones in all their beauty and variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780241569924\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.8 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186673910064,"sku":"VarietyBook_9780241569924","price":750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/71ovYCxvxwL.jpg?v=1773575360","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/crystal-and-gems-from-mythical-properties-to-magical-stories","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}