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.

Rocks and Minerals (Collins Wild Guide)
Rocks and Minerals (Collins Wild Guide)

Author: Adrian Jones

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Published: 2006-04-04

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780060849832

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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

Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones
Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones

Author: Walter Schumann

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9780395511374

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Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.

Peterson First Guide to Rocks and Minerals
Peterson First Guide to Rocks and Minerals

Author: Frederick H. Pough

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780395935439

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Written and designed for the beginner, this book describes and illustrates the most common and interesting rocks and minerals, from simple sandstone to exotic gems. Illustrated with dozens of beautiful color photographs, it tells how these rocks and minerals formed and how to identify them--and includes tips on collecting. 175 color photographs, 12 line drawings.

Gemstones of the World
Gemstones of the World

Author: Walter Schumann

Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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Describes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.

My Book of Rocks and Minerals
My Book of Rocks and Minerals

Author: Devin Dennie

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-07-11

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1465494510

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A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You'll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin' It With Stones And Minerals - Stunning high-quality photographs. - Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. - Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Author: Paul R. Shaffer

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2001-04-14

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1582381321

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Formerly titles "Rocks and Minerals" this handbook includes information on collecting and identifying minerals, sections on metallic, nonmetallic, gem and rock-forming minerals, and descriptions of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

Rocks and Minerals
Rocks and Minerals

Author: Adrian P. Jones

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780002201773

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Covering 240 commonly-found types of rock, mineral and gemstone throughout the world, Wild Guide Rocks and Minerals is the perfect introduction to this popular subject. Author Adrian Jones is a lecturer at University College London, and as well as having a wealth of academic experience, has also contributed to a number of books. He is keen to see a beginners' guide that is relevant not only to the general public, but also to first-year undergraduates and other students of Geology, Earth Science and Engineering. Many of the institution offering these subjects have a list that students have to learn by heart -- Wild Guide Rocks & Minerals will cover these lists. Each type of rock or mineral is illustrated with a stunning full-colour photograph. Additional artwork may show the crystalline structure or other identification features. There is a description of each rock or mineral type which includes information on distribution, chemical composition, hardness, colour and texture, and an ID Fact File that offers information at a glance. There is also the opportunity to raise the public's awareness of Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs), many of which exist to protect endangered s

Gemstones of the World
Gemstones of the World

Author: Walter Schumann

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 9781454909538

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Provides detailed information regarding the physical characteristics and unique traits of more than eighteen hundred precious and semiprecious stones, as well as discussing gemstone structure, production, name origin, and symbolism.