Semi-precious gemstones have much to tell us about the wonders of our geological past. Mary White's interest in this topic was sparked when she saw the beautiful specimens of petrified treefern and fossil wood collected by lapidaries from the Lune River gemfield in the beautiful south-eastern corner of Tasmania. The silica art of the Lune offered an opportunity to discover how such gemstones were made, why these gemstones were found in the Lune, and what they had to tell us about Australia's prehistoric history.
This book is the result of research that was undertaken to satisfy Mary's long-standing curiosity about such matters. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs, it is as informative as it is beautiful.
