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Synopsis
Explore Earth's natural treasures, from their primeval origins to traditional uses and modern-day appeal with this illustrated guide to rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and more!
Featuring sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and other precious materials often prized for their beauty, such as amber, coral, and fossils, this illustrated guide is sure to captivate every rockhound and budding gemmologist.
Learn how to identify more than 450 rock and mineral specimens through beautiful photographs and key characteristics. Discover more about rocks and minerals through folklore and historical artefacts, and find out the fascinating stories behind some of the amazing natural treasures, including the Hope Diamond and the Great Mogul emerald. Plus there is information on polishing and displaying your finds to further equip you with all the knowledge needed to become a rock and mineral collector.
Dive deep into this riveting book on rocks and minerals to further discover:
- Comprehensive coverage of more than 450 specimens of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and fossils.
- Expert text and high-quality images combine to make this an indispensable reference tool for every rockhound and budding gemmologist.
- Detailed reference panels provide key at-a-glance information for identifying specimens.
- Feature panels on folklore, historical artefacts, and famous gems tell the fascinating stories of rocks and minerals.
- Includes information on collecting and showing rocks and minerals
Practical advice on cutting, polishing, and displaying your finds further equips you with all the knowledge needed to delve into the arena of rock and mineral collecting.
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About the Author
Dr Ronald L. Bonewitz has more than 50 years' experience as a geologist, prospector, miner, and gem cutter, and is able to provide a unique and wide-ranging perspective on the subject.
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- PublisherDK
- Publication date2023
- ISBN 10 0241600480
- ISBN 13 9780241600481
- BindingFlexibound
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages360
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