The Rocks and Minerals of the World

Sorrell, Charles A.

Science & Math

E.P.Dutton

An illustrated field guide to rocks and minerals.

Rocks and Minerals (Field Guide and Introduction to the Geology and Chemistry of)

Earth Sciences

Golden Books Pub Co (Adult)

Identifies common and uncommon minerals and rocks

Rocks and Minerals (Golden Field Guides)

Nature & Ecology

Demco Media

Covering rocks and minerals form around the world―from brilliant Brazilian Aquamarine to Wulfenite from Arizona's Red Cloud Mine―this unique guide was created for the serious mineral enthusiast or rock collector. Rocks and Minerals fills the gap between academic texts and popular books by providing a magnificent rock and mineral catalog in glowing color, plus tips on where they are found.
· Hundreds of illustrations of rocks and minerals
· Molecular structure and idealized crystals also pictured
· Classification follows the system preferred by experts
· Includes hardness, crystallization, chemical properties, and superb background information
Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.

Rocks and Minerals: A Guide to Field Identification (Golden Field Guide f/St. Martin's Press)

Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

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