Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Language: English
Published by St Martin's Press, 2001
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This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on: - Physical and chemical properties - Origins and geologic significance - Gems and semiprecious stones - How to find and collect specimens Illustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors.
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- Title
- Rocks, Gems and Minerals
- Author
- Paul R Shaffer
- Publisher
- St Martin's Press
- Publication year
- 2001
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1582381321
- ISBN 13
- 9781582381329
- Illustrator
- Perlman, Raymond
This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:
- Physical and chemical properties
- Origins and geologic significance
- Gems and semiprecious stones
- How to find and collect specimens
Illustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!
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About the Author
Herbert S. Zim was a naturalist, author, editor, and educator best known as the founder and editor in chief of the classic, pocket-sized Golden Guides series of nature books.
Raymond Perlman contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.
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