Rocks, Gems and Minerals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-To-Use Guide (Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press) - Softcover

Zim, Herbert S.; Shaffer, Paul R.

 
9781582381329: Rocks, Gems and Minerals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-To-Use Guide (Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press)

Synopsis

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:

- Physical and chemical properties
- Origins and geologic significance
- Gems and semiprecious stones
- How to find and collect specimens

Illustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!

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About the Authors

Paul R. Shaffer contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.

Herbert S. Zim was a naturalist, author, editor, and educator best known as the founder and editor in chief of the classic, pocket-sized Golden Guides series of nature books.

Raymond Perlman contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.

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