Provides a close-up view of various types of rocks and minerals and describes their origins, the effects they have on the landscape, and how they have been used
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Where do the gems in the Crown Jewels come from? What are meteorites? How did the Greeks get their hands on all that marble? In Rock & Mineral, you'll find answers to all these questions and many others, plus you can view rocks from outer space, stalactites as old as dinosaurs and a goldmine of rock and mineral samples--coal, crystals, flint tools, fossils, pigments and precious metals. With stunning photographs and easy-to- follow text, this guide makes rock and mineral identification fun and easy.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. OFFICESW-This tall, thin hard cover is very good with general cover wear. Has the viewer. white w/blue lettering 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall 0.0. Seller Inventory # March19-13ahb1