Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones
Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones

Author: Walter Schumann

Publisher: Collins

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9780002199094

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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.

Rock and Gem
Rock and Gem

Author: Ra Bonewitz

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780751344004

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From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth s buried treasures. Specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock, mineral, and fossil entry contains a photograph of the specimen together with lively, wide-ranging text describing its qualities and history of use. In addition, a detailed, at-a-glance reference panel provides key data for identification and classification.

A Guide to the Mineral Gallery
A Guide to the Mineral Gallery

Author: Museum (Natural History) Dept of Mi

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022008311

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A Guide to the Mineral Gallery of the British Museum is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in minerals and geology. This guidebook provides detailed information on the exhibits at the museum and offers an introduction to the study of minerals. With beautiful illustrations and clear explanations, this book is a must-have for mineral enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.