Complete Identifier Rocks, Crystals, Minerals - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0785818502 ISBN 13: 9780785818502

Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2010

Synopsis

This compact study guide contains concise descriptions of each rock, crystal, and mineral, with symbols providing at-a-glance information on distinctive features, composition, and physical properties.

The durability, beauty, variety, and widespread availability of minerals and rocks make them the ideal subjects for the amateur collector or for the aspiring geologist who wants to find out more about the planet on which we live.

Superbly photographed, this book introduces you to the field of geology and rocks—past and present, imitations and synthetics, and the effects of plate tectonics and erosion. Over 200 rocks, crystals, and minerals are presented, enabling you to identify different samples through examination of color, structure, hardness, and place of origin.  From the fabulously famous Koh-i-nor diamond to the most mundane of rocks—coal, this compact and comprehensive volume will teach you all you need to know about rocks, crystals, and minerals.

About this title

About the Author:

Rosie Hankin has been working in publishing for 15 years, the last seven as a general freelance editor.  She has published six children's information books and an anthology of verse and prose.  She spends most of her time editing adult non-fiction, especially books covering natural history and related scientific subjects, hobbies, crafts, and cookery.

 

About this edition

• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0785818502
• ISBN 13: 9780785818502
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Hankin Rosie