This online version of "Gemstones: An Overview of Production Specific U.S. Gemstones" contains the text of the originally published book in its entirety. Some figures, however, have been changed for purposes of online presentation. This publication was repurposed for online presentation by Andrea Greenwood.
The original "Gemstones: An Overview of Production Specific U.S. Gemstones" was published by the Gemstone Specialist of the former U.S. Bureau of Mines. Continuation of that service is now provided by the Gemstone Specialist within the Minerals Information Team of the U.S. Geological Survey.
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