A Field Guide in Color to Minerals, Rocks and Precious Stones.

Bauer, Jaroslav, Dr. [trans., Zdenka Náglová; graphic design, Antonin Chmel ; photographs by Frantissk Tvrz]

ISBN 10: 1555210937 / ISBN 13: 9781555210939

Published by Secaucus, N.J. : Chartwell Books ; Czechoslovakia : Printed by Svoboda, 1992., 1992

About this Item

[3rd printing] ; pictorial boards with like dustjacket ; 208 pp., illustrated ; 22 cm. ; ISBN: 1555210937 ; OCLC: 26919881 ; "Acomprehensive guide to the natural riches of the earth, this book is a must for the lover and collector of minerals, rocks and precious stones. Over 550 examples are beautifully illustrated in color, and the easy to follow tables provide detailed information about hardness, lustre, physical properties, characteristic coloring and place of origin as well as many other interesting facts." ; slight foxing, else FINE/FINE.

Seller Inventory # 2504

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Field Guide in Color to Minerals, Rocks and Precious Stones.
• Publisher: Secaucus, N.J. : Chartwell Books ; Czechoslovakia : Printed by Svoboda, 1992.
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555210937
• ISBN 13: 9781555210939
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Catalog 78 - Sciences

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Synopsis

A comprehensive full-color handbook for identifying and collecting minerals the world over. What to look for, how to test, and how to identify more than five hundred stones--all the answers are provided in this essential rock collecting guide.