Minerals

By: John P. Rafferty

Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative volume examines the various types of minerals and their...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1615304894
• ISBN13: 9781615304899
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12