In association with THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM.

Be an eyewitness to the stunning natural beauty of crystals of every size, shape and colour-and their remarkable uses in everything from surgeons' scalpels to silicon chips.

What is a crystal?

A world of crystals

Natural beauty

Crystals - outside and inside

The colour of crystals

Identification

Natural growth

Good habits

Discovery- recovery

Growing from seed

Crystals at work

Good vibrations

Quartz

Diamond

Corundum

Beryl

Opal

Other gemstones

Collectors items

Stones for carving

Precious metals

Animal and vegetable

What is it worth?

Making them sparkle

Lore and legends

Crystals at home

Did you know?

Identifying gemstones

Find out more

Glossary

Index