Collins Wild Guide Rocks And Minerals (Collins Wild Guides) - Softcover

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Jones, Adrian

 
9780060849832: Collins Wild Guide Rocks And Minerals (Collins Wild Guides)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0060849835 ISBN 13: 9780060849832
Publisher: Perennial, 2006

Synopsis

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

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About the Author

Now retired, Dr Reg Bradshaw was for many years a lecturer at Bristol University and also took classes all over the South-west. Together with Dr K.A.G. Mills, Dr Bradshaw translated Collins Photoguide Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones by Dr Walter Schumann.

From the Back Cover

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.

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Publisher
Perennial
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0060849835
ISBN 13 
9780060849832
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
243

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