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Author: Claudia Martin
Publisher: QEB Publishing
Published: 2017-05-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781682971475
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat are rocks and minerals? Why are there so many different kinds? From the way that rocks are formed to identifying gem stones, My Little Book of Rocks provides the answers for budding geologists, using clear, concise text along with full color illustrations and photographs.
Author: Panagiotis Voudouris
Publisher: MDPI
Published: 2020-03-10
Total Pages: 528
ISBN-13: 3039280767
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGems have been used in the manufacture of jewellery and as ornaments since antiquity. Considering gems, recent statistics have shown that about 15 billion Euros are annually at stake. Nowadays, gemmology, i.e., the study of gem materials, is one of the most expanding fields in the earth sciences, positioned between academia and industry. As an applied science, in gemmology, the instruments used should be non- or microdestructive, and their cost should be reasonable both in terms of equipment and time consumption. Gemmology can also be used contribute to the development of pure science and in some cases, destructive techniques may have to be used. Taking into account the fact that gems are albeit rarely available for scientific research, this compilation of 20 articles by around 100 researchers from over 30 different institutions situated in 20 countries from around the globe, presented in the Special Issue entitled “Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Gems”, offers very good examples on the application of various methods for their study which will hopefully contribute to our better understanding of gem formation in general and will enhance scientific debates attracting more scientists from various disciplines to get involved in this field.
Author: Devin Dennie
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2017-07-11
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1465461906
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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.
Author: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1426310382
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.
Author: Peter Zodac
Publisher:
Published: 1926
Total Pages: 670
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Opal bibliography, by G. Frederick Shepherd.": v. 8, p. 51-60.
Author: Keith Lye
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780811464413
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the different kinds of rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and their various uses.
Author: Frederick H. Pough
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 558
ISBN-13: 9780395910962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure.
Author: Anna Nadler
Publisher:
Published: 2019-01-12
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9781793999214
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPractical, detailed and personalized journal, designed to help you organize your extensive or budding crystal collection! Crystals have long been celebrated for their beauty, healing and metaphysical properties. Many of us collect them. These collections tend to grow fast and, as much as we want to keep track of all of the beautiful gems, sometimes it becomes a challenge.Hopefully this journal will bring a little order to your marvelous treasury of gems! The page numbers and the table of contents make for easy, convenient and fun logging of gems!
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Published: 1928
Total Pages: 918
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Tom Zoellner
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2007-06-12
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780312339708
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn American Library Association Notable Book When he proposed to his girlfriend, Tom Zoellner gave what is expected of every American man--a diamond engagement ring. But when the relationship broke apart, he was left with a used diamond that began to haunt him. His obsession carried him around the globe; from the "blood diamond" rings of Africa; to the sweltering polishing factories of India; to mines above the Arctic Circle; to illegal diggings in Brazil; to the London headquarters of De Beers, the secretive global colossus that has dominated the industry for more than a century and permanently carved the phrase "A diamond is forever" on the psyche. An adventure story in the tradition of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief, The Heartless Stone is a voyage into the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem.
