{"product_id":"turquoise-9781647553869","title":"Turquoise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern times.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevered around the world, turquoise is a mineral with two histories: that of its formation and that of the people who have mined, traded, and treasured it. Turquoise is an icon of ancient civilizations and especially of the desert regions where it most famously appears. Uncover the history and the secrets of this coveted gemstone in \u003ci\u003eTurquoise\u003c\/i\u003e. Written by Dan R. Lynch with Bob Lynch, the authors of several books about rocks and minerals, this is the definitive guide to the sky-blue stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by learning the natural history of turquoise, from how it forms to where it’s found. Dan and Bob present tips for finding and identifying turquoise, and they introduce turquoise look-alikes. Next, go in-depth on the human history of turquoise. You’ll learn all about buying and caring for turquoise, and you can glimpse our future with this gemstone of the American Southwest. Whether you’re a rockhound or someone who simply appreciates nature’s wonders, grab this book and get to know the storied mineral whose very name is a symbol of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummary of the fascinating natural history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice on how to find and identify turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color photographs and maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions on what to do with turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Dan R. Lynch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48278008529147,"sku":"9781647553869","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781647553869.jpg?v=1772485933","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/turquoise-9781647553869","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}