Gems & Mines of Mogok
by Ted Themelis

Gems & Mines of Mogok is an invaluable companion and continuation of the classic "Mogok-Valley of Rubies & Sapphires" by the same author. In this volume, Ted Themelis takes you on a journey to Mogok -possibly the most remarkable geological and gem sites in the world, and explores its mines and its riches.

This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date authoritative eyewitness account of modern and traditional gem mining methods with detailed descriptions covering all phases of gem mining in Mogôk including gem production statistics since the 19th century

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• Format:Hardcover, 8.5"x11"
• Appr. 300 full color pp
• Over 900 color illustrations
• ISBN: 0-940965-30-5
• Publisher: A&T Pub. Los Angeles, USA.
• Pub. Date: mid-2005

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Gem mining in Mogok is a fascinating experience illustrated with historical and modern-day photographs, peppered with local Burmese jargon. The complex and controversial geology of Mogôk and Bernardmyo is presented in a nutshell, in an account based on the author's original research fieldwork in consultation with the leading authorities on the subject. It is accompanied by numerous photographs, diagrams, geological schemes and drawings -all published for the first time.

The most important gem mines of Mogôk are mapped by the author with the aid of GPS receivers over a four-year period. Every time you turn the page you get a bonus -a map of the selected mining area, accurate description of the particular mine and its gems, complimented with numerous color photographs and illustrations.

The work concludes with accurate descriptions of known gems mined in Mogok, from actinolite to zircon, all published for the first time. A summary of the gemological properties for each gem is included and complimented with color photographs.

Gems & Mines of Mogok will prove to be indispensable to mineralogist, geologist, gemologist, gem trader and anyone who has a keen interest on the legendary gem deposits of Mogok.

• Rare historical photographs published for the first time
• Over 100 mining, geological, maps, and satellite images published for the first time
• Descriptions of more than 120 representative gem mining areas at Mogok
• Descriptions of over 60 gem varieties, from actinolite to zircon, all from Mogok
• Overview of gem mining in Mogok and production figures since the last century
• Updated geology on Mogok in a nutshell
• Burmese terminology and glossary on gem descriptions and mining