Complete Identifier Rocks, Crystals, Minerals
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (661 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785818502 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This compact study guide contains concise descriptions of each rock, crystal, and mineral, with symbols providing at-a-glance information on distinctive features, composition, and physical properties.The durability, beauty, variety, and widespread availability of minerals and rocks make them the ideal subjects for the amateur collector or for the aspiring geologist who wants to find out more about the planet on which we live.Superbly photographed, this book introduces you to the field of geology and rocks—past and present, imitations and synthetics, and the effects of plate tectonics and erosion. Over 200 rocks, crystals, and minerals are presented, enabling you to identify different samples through examination of color, structure, hardness, and
About the AuthorRosie Hankin has been working in publishing for 15 years, the last seven as a general freelance editor. She has published six children's information books and an anthology of verse and prose. She spends most of her time editing adult non-fiction, especially books covering natural history and related scientific subjects, hobbies, crafts, and cookery.
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Rosie Hankin has been working in publishing for 15 years, the last seven as a general freelance editor. She has published six children's information books and an anthology of verse and prose. She spends most of her time editing adult non-fiction, especially books covering natural history and related scientific subjects, hobbies, crafts, and cookery.