Rocks and Minerals (Collins Wild Guide) - Softcover

Jones, Adrian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060849835 ISBN 13: 9780060849832

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 2006

Synopsis

Easy-to-use introductory illustrated guidesto discovering the natural world

Rocks and Minerals covers 220 commonly found types of rock, mineral, and gemstone throughout the world. This pocket-size guide is the ideal companion for beginner geologists and contains practical advice and information for those wanting to further their interests.

• Full-color photographs illustrate each type of rock or mineral, including their crystalline structure or other identification features
• Information on distribution, chemical composition, hardness, color, and texture
• Detailed description and ID Fact File offers key identification information at a glance

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Easy-to-use introductory illustrated guidesto discovering the natural world

Rocks and Minerals covers 220 commonly found types of rock, mineral, and gemstone throughout the world. This pocket-size guide is the ideal companion for beginner geologists and contains practical advice and information for those wanting to further their interests.

• Full-color photographs illustrate each type of rock or mineral, including their crystalline structure or other identification features
• Information on distribution, chemical composition, hardness, color, and texture
• Detailed description and ID Fact File offers key identification information at a glance

Edition details

• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060849835
• ISBN 13: 9780060849832
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240