Rocks, Gems and Minerals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-To-Use Guide

by Paul R. Shaffer and Herbert S. Zim

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582381321
• ISBN13: 9781582381329
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

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Book was too small to have the contents I was hoping for