BOOK: DK Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals - Chris Pellant

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This one would make an excellent gift.  A great all-round reference book that should be in any rock collector's library.

Book Information:

  • Format - Paperback, 256 pages
  • Author - Chris Pellant
  • Publisher - DK,  (2021)
  • ISBN - 978-1465497741
  • Dimensions - 14.76 x 2.01 x 21.59 cm (0.475 kg)
  • Other Information - many colour photographs
  • Country of Publication - United States

 

Learn how to identify more than 500 rocks and minerals of the world through stunning photographs, detailed characteristics, and quick, accessible text.  Inside the pages of this comprehensive book about rocks and minerals, you'll discover:

-  A clear visual key distinguishing different rocks and minerals to make identification easy and accurate
-  Entries that include at-a-glance technical details, for quick reference
-  Stunning photographs that show close-ups of key details and unique attributes
-  Highlights of the key features of minerals: chemical group and composition, hardness, specific gravity, crystal cleavage, and fracture
-  Highlights of the key features of rocks: group, origin, pressure and temperature, grain size and shape, classification, and fossils

All you ever wanted to know about rocks and minerals - and then some

From igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks to sparkling minerals, SI Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals leaves no stone unturned. Over 600 high-quality photographs highlight over 500 rock or mineral's distinguishing features. Explore concise details about each rock or mineral's texture, origin, formation, and chemical composition to help you with accurate identification.

Discover a mine of information at your disposal! Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, this mineralogy book explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, and what equipment is needed for specimen collection. It's the ultimate gift for rock collectors - both beginners and enthusiasts, or anyone studying geology and earth sciences.

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