Vandall King (23 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 16 pages. 11.75x8.75x0.20 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Granite pegmatite crystals have long been admired by gem and mineral collectors as a source of fine specimens and gem materials. Pegmatites can host important deposits of ore minerals and industrial commodities, such as feldspar and mica. Their physical and chemical complexity presents daunting challenges to researchers who seek to better understand their nature and origins. With 209 stunning color photos and clear, authoritative text, this book provides a thorough discussion. Chapters cover pegmatite forms and distributions, interior structures, crystal, mineral, and gem pockets, and references for further study. Examples are from North America as well as worldwide.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Third Edition. This book is in excellent condition with no visible inscriptions or library markings. The hardcover binding is intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked. There is no dust jacket present, as typical for this edition. unknown (no dust jacket visible).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no jacket (softcover). Second Edition. This softcover edition is in good condition, showing minimal signs of wear. The cover is clean and intact, with the spine and binding remaining strong. There are no inscriptions, markings, or library stamps, ensuring a pristine reading experience. The pages are crisp and free from annotations, making this a well-preserved copy for collectors and enthusiasts. Wendell E. Wilson (cover photograph) (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: New. Granite pegmatite crystals have long been admired by gem and mineral collectors as a source of fine specimens and gem materials. Pegmatites can host important deposits of ore minerals and industrial commodities, such as feldspar and mica. Their physical and chemical complexity presents daunting challenges to researchers who seek to better understand their nature and origins. With 209 stunning color photos and clear, authoritative text, this book provides a thorough discussion. Chapters cover pegmatite forms and distributions, interior structures, crystal, mineral, and gem pockets, and references for further study. Examples are from North America as well as worldwide.…

Condition: New. 2010. Paperback. Num Pages: 94 pages, 209 color photos. BIC Classification: WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 8. Weight in Grams: 490. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2010. Paperback. Num Pages: 94 pages, 209 color photos. BIC Classification: WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 8. Weight in Grams: 490. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Minor shelf wear. Pages/boards clean.

Condition: New. pp. 96 209 Illus.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 96 pages. 11.25x8.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. pp: 424. The book contains full colour illustrations, and descriptions of significant crystals, as well as a number of articles on various aspects of the subject. The collections include; The Keith and Mauna Proctor Family Trust Collection in two parts, and the Scott Rudolph Collection. The articles feature pieces on polychrom minerals, becoming a mineral collector, 'Treasured Minerals', and refining minerals. For each listing, of which there are several per page, there is textual commentary on colour, location found, faces, and any specific feature. This is a near fine copy signed by the editor on the title page. Signed by Author(s). …

Paperback. Condition: New. Granite pegmatite crystals have long been admired by gem and mineral collectors as a source of fine specimens and gem materials. Pegmatites can host important deposits of ore minerals and industrial commodities, such as feldspar and mica. Their physical and chemical complexity presents daunting challenges to researchers who seek to better understand their nature and origins. With 209 stunning color photos and clear, authoritative text, this book provides a thorough discussion. Chapters cover pegmatite forms and distributions, interior structures, crystal, mineral, and gem pockets, and references for further study. Examples are from North America as well as worldwide.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Basically a new book -- too large to send priority flat mail; 8.5 X 6.0 X 1.5 inches; 300 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. Covers edgeworn with small stain and ding on front cover, rear forecorners of covers and pages bumped, other than small ding to foredge of first handful of pages and corner bumps, pages near fine. Photographs and greater description happily provided upon request.

Paperback. Condition: New. Granite pegmatite crystals have long been admired by gem and mineral collectors as a source of fine specimens and gem materials. Pegmatites can host important deposits of ore minerals and industrial commodities, such as feldspar and mica. Their physical and chemical complexity presents daunting challenges to researchers who seek to better understand their nature and origins. With 209 stunning color photos and clear, authoritative text, this book provides a thorough discussion. Chapters cover pegmatite forms and distributions, interior structures, crystal, mineral, and gem pockets, and references for further study. Examples are from North America as well as worldwide.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. NATURE'S GARDEN of CRYSTALS, Edited by Vandall T. King (With Many Contributors/Collectors)- 2011- Newryqs Press, Rochester, New York- FIRST EDITION- This is NOT an ex-library book and it is NOT a reprint edition- BRAND NEW HARDCOVER, FINE/NEW. Profusely ILLUSTRATED throughout with STUNNING COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS and DETAILED DESCRIPTIVE TEXT 'featuring some of the FINEST MINERAL SPECIMENS in the WORLD selected from the INTERNATIONALLY great PERSONAL MINERAL COLLECTIONS of our time'. TEXT also includes IN-DEPTH BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION on many of the INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS featured. 424 pages of GEMS, MINERALS, CRYSTALS, SPECIMENS, UP-CLOSE PHOTOGRAPHS, MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY, BRIGHT, COLORFUL IMAGES of the WORLD'S FINEST CRYSTALS and ROCKS. Overall, an EXCELLENT COLLECTOR COPY of this HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTION edited by world renowned mineralogist, VANDALL T. KING.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket present. The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. There is no dust jacket, and the cover shows minor wear, including slight edge wear and a small crease. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings, making it a well-preserved copy for its age.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Complete 3 Volume set. Hardcovers with fine dust jackets. Books are in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. This three-volume set of books totals 1,400 pages and includes thousands of full- color photographs of minerals from the iconic zinc mines at Franklin and Ogdensburg (Sterling Hill) in New Jersey. More than 400 mineral species are represented, as are 30 unknowns and all 125 of the local species known to fluoresce. The collections of 21 individuals and institutions are featured in separate chapters, followed by the lengthiest chapter?more than 400 pages?showing high-quality photographs of the local minerals in A-Z format. A separate chapter devoted to the fluorescent minerals of the Franklin-Ogdensburg district appears early in the book. A must-have for anyone interested in the minerals from this world-famous locality, or for anyone interested in fluorescent minerals in general.…