A guide to the major rocks, minerals and gemstones found in Europe. It contains an introduction to the basics of mineralogy, followed by a list of the general features of a rock that can be used in its identification. It also explains how to tell the basic difference between an igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock, allowing quick reference to the major identification sections for each of these classes. In these will be found comprehensive descriptions of each rock or mineral, with details of its composition, hardness, specific gravity, colour, fracture, cleavage, streak, lustre, transparency and crystal system, as well as notes on how it is formed and where it might be found, both in the UK and in the rest of the world.

Collins Photo Guide: Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones (Collins Photo Guides)

Science & Math

Schumann,Walter

Earth Sciences

Collins

Shows and describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, and tells how to identify rocks by testing for hardness, streak color, and density

Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones

Bradshaw, R.

Mills, K. A. G.

Houghton, mifflin, harcourt

Minerals and Rocks: Identified and Illustrated With Colour Photos (English and German Edition)

Chatto&Windus

Identifies various types of rocks, gemstones, and mineral ores and includes a description of each one's characteristics and the areas where they are found

Stones and Minerals of the World (English and German Edition)

Nature & Ecology

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

A pictorial guide to the gemstones of the world.

Gemstones of the World

Reference

Nag Press

Full-color illustrations of all gemstones and hundreds of semi-precious stones accompany guidelines for identification and classification and articles on mining, cutting, and the properties and characteristics of each

Gemstones of the World: Revised and Expanded Edition

Union Square & Co.

Stones and Minerals of the World

HarperCollins Distribution Services

Identifies over 500 minerals, giving name, streak color, specific gravity, fracture, luster, chemical formula, hardness, occurrence, and aggregates

Minerals of the World

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