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Rocks and Minerals
Rocks and Minerals
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Discover a treasure trove of knowledge and discover the spectacular array of rocks and minerals on Earth! Learn how to identify more than 500 rocks and minerals of the world through stunning photographs, detailed characteristics, and quick, accessible text. Each entry includes at-a-glance technical details, stunning photographs, highlights the key features of minerals: chemical group and composition, hardness, specific gravity, crystal cleavage, and fracture, and highlights the key features of rocks: group, origin, pressure and temperature, grain size and shape, classification, and fossils. An updated edition for 2021 to include the latest scientific knowledge and specimen classification.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Uncover a wealth of knowledge and explore the breathtaking variety of rocks and minerals found on our Earth! Discover how to identify over 500 rocks and minerals from around the world with stunning photographs, detailed characteristics, and quick, accessible text.
Inside the pages of this comprehensive guide, you'll discover:
- A clear visual key that distinguishes different rocks and minerals, making identification easy and accurate.
- Each entry includes at-a-glance technical details for quick reference.
- Stunning photographs showcase close-ups of key details and unique attributes.
- Highlights the key features of minerals, including chemical group and composition, hardness, specific gravity, crystal cleavage, and fracture.
- Highlights the key features of rocks, including group, origin, pressure and temperature, grain size and shape, classification, and fossils.
From igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks to sparkling minerals, DK Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals leaves no stone unturned. With over 600 high-quality photographs, this mineralogy book showcases over 500 rock or mineral species, distinguishing their features. Explore concise details about each rock or mineral's texture, origin, formation, and chemical composition to aid in accurate identification.
Updated Edition
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. An updated edition for 2021 includes the latest scientific knowledge and specimen classification.
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Weight: 456g
Dimension: 356 x 215 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241435960
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