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Catalogue of the Minerals and Rocks in the Collection of the Australian Museum (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gerard Krefft

 
9780656052370: Catalogue of the Minerals and Rocks in the Collection of the Australian Museum (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0656052376 ISBN 13: 9780656052370
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore a detailed catalog of minerals and rocks from the Australian Museum.

This book presents the museum’s rock and mineral collection in a structured, approachable way. It outlines what rocks are, how they’re classified, and how minerals appear in real specimens, with notes on origins and typical forms.

You will find a practical guide to rock types, mineral groups, and the sediment, igneous, and metamorphic families, along with example entries showing locality references and common characteristics.

  • Clear explanations of rock and mineral terms for quick understanding
  • Organized sections that mirror museum displays and catalogs
  • Examples of minerals linked to their typical geological environments
  • Structured guidance useful for students, collectors, and general readers

Ideal for readers who want a solid, reference-style introduction to rocks and minerals, with a focus on Australian specimens.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0656052376
ISBN 13 
9780656052370
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
142