This book is a fascinating journey to Central Mongolia, to Hangai, to the edge of harsh mountains and recently fallen asleep volcanoes. It tells in a lively and figurative form about the history of the discovery of a fiery stone - pomegranate, chrysolite and moonstone. It also tells about their properties, conditions of formation and location. There are many legends and stories about gem stones in the book, set out romantically and fascinatingly. Designed for a wide range of stone lovers and geologists.