Pocket Eyewitness Rocks and Minerals: Facts at Your Fingertips

A pocket-sized companion guide to nearly 200 rocks and minerals, with pin-sharp photographs, explaining characteristics such as hardness, color, and lustre. It also includes information on how to collect specimens and the periodic table.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

This comprehensive guide covers nearly 200 rocks and minerals, providing valuable information on their formation, characteristics, and applications. With detailed profiles of various rocks and minerals, including basalt, marble, diamond, and rhodochrosite, accompanied by stunning photographs, readers can gain a deep understanding of their physical properties, such as hardness, color, and luster. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced geologist, this guide will help you identify rocks and minerals quickly and accurately.

In addition to its informative content, Pocket Eyewitness Rocks and Minerals offers practical tips on collecting discovered specimens and introduces the periodic table as a tool for identifying minerals. With its engaging format, amazing photography, and insightful gem facts, this guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in geology and mineral identification. Whether you are exploring the outdoors, visiting a museum, or simply curious about the world around you, Pocket Eyewitness Rocks and Minerals will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to discover the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.

Discover the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with Pocket Eyewitness Rocks and Minerals, your ultimate guide to nearly 200 fascinating specimens. From the igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks that shape our planet to the sparkling minerals that decorate it, this encyclopedic guide is packed with vital data and stunning photography.

Learn about the formation of rocks and minerals, their characteristics, and the many uses they have in industries such as construction, jewelry, and mining. Discover the hardness, color, and luster of different rocks and minerals, and gain insights into their geological significance.

With nearly 200 profiles of rocks and minerals, including basalt, marble, diamond, and rhodochrosite, Pocket Eyewitness Rocks and Minerals offers a comprehensive guide to the world of geology. Each profile is accompanied by pin-sharp photographs that showcase the unique features of each specimen, allowing you to identify them with ease.

But that's not all! This guide also includes practical tips on collecting discovered specimens and introduces the periodic table as a tool for identifying minerals. Whether you are an amateur geologist or a seasoned expert, Pocket Eyewitness Rocks and Minerals will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to explore the world of rocks and minerals.

So why wait? Unlock the secrets of the earth with Pocket Eyewitness Rocks and Minerals today!

Weight: 122g
Dimension: 130 x 100 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241343678