The title translates roughly as Gemmology Made Simple, and that is what the book sets out to be: an introduction to the science of gemstones written in Sinhala for Sinhala readers. The subject is a natural one for a Sri Lankan publisher. Gems have been mined and cut on the island for centuries, and the trade around Ratnapura supports a steady readership for practical writing on stones, their identification and their properties.
The author is Damayanthi Epa. The publisher is Godage International Publishers, an established Colombo house issuing general and educational titles in Sinhala and English.
Please note that this book is written entirely in Sinhala. There is no English text and no parallel translation. If you do not read Sinhala script, the book will not be usable to you.
It will suit readers in Sinhala who want an accessible grounding in gemmology rather than a technical manual in English — students, people entering the gem and jewellery trade, and Sri Lankan readers abroad who prefer to study a subject in their first language. Libraries and private collections building a Sinhala-language reference shelf on the island's natural resources may also want a copy.
- Author: Damayanthi Epa
- Publisher: Godage International Publishers
- Language: Sinhala
- Pages: 176
- ISBN: 9789553072405
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