Larousse Pocket Guides: Rocks and Minerals (Larousse Pocket Guides)

Kirk, Wendy

Cook,david

Kingfisher Publications Plc

Chances are, at different points of the day, you’re standing right on top of buried treasure. That’s because deep beneath the Earth’s surface, valuable rocks, minerals and gemstones are being formed. 
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Minerals &amp; Gemstones is an accessible and informative reference guide to more than 300 of the Earth’s natural treasures, from simple sandstones to coveted lapis lazuli, jade, and diamonds. 
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<li>Learn what the Earth is made of, how its rocks were formed, and how minerals and gems are used today. 
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<li>Organized by internationally recognized classification groups, each entry includes a detailed color photograph and a key information table including specifications such as its luster, transparency, specific gravity, hardness, crystal habits, and associated minerals. 
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<li>Pocket-sized guide is convenient for fieldwork and school.</li>
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Minerals and Gemstones (Expert Guides)

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Thunder Bay Press

This is a practical and illustrated guide to over 160 rocks and minerals found throughout the world. The text entries describe the general appearance of each rock or mineral, together with its economic and decorative uses. Fact panels provide checklists for identifying each subject, including simple tests that can be performed, and gives major examples of occurrence worldwide. The various forms of each rock or mineral are illustrated with photographs, which have annotations picking out important surface details. The introduction provides a guide to the subject for the complete beginner, explaining how rocks and minerals are formed, how they occur and how to identify them. It also features a section on building a rock and mineral collection, and a list of useful addresses.

Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of the World (Field Guides)

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