Easy-to-use introductory illustrated guidesto discovering the natural world
Rocks and Minerals covers 220 commonly found types of rock, mineral, and gemstone throughout the world. This pocket-size guide is the ideal companion for beginner geologists and contains practical advice and information for those wanting to further their interests.
- Full-color photographs illustrate each type of rock or mineral, including their crystalline structure or other identification features
- Information on distribution, chemical composition, hardness, color, and texture
- Detailed description and ID Fact File offers key identification information at a glance
From the Publisher
This handy guide is ideal both for beginners as well as for students ofgeology and paleontology. There are full descriptions of each rockand mineral type ‹ including information on distribution, chemicalcomposition, hardness, color, and texture ‹ and an ³ID Fact File²offers information at a glance. Each type of rock and mineral isillustrated with a superb color photograph, while additional artworkmay show the crystalline structure or other identifying features. Boundwith a protective plastic ³wallet,² Rocks and Minerals is a first-rate fieldcompanion. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
