Guide for Weekend Prospectors: Easy Tests for Rocks and Minerals

Wayland, S. F.

ISBN 10: 0888394055 / ISBN 13: 9780888394057

Editore: Hancock House, 2019

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.32. Codice articolo G0888394055I5N00

Riassunto:

A guide to identifying the different kinds of rocks and minerals. This book belongs in the backpack of any outdoor enthusiast because identifying rocks and minerals has never been more interesting or easy. Author Sid Wayland examines common minerals and elements, discussing their visible properties and chemical makeups as well as how to identify specimens through a number of tests that can be performed at home or in the field. Tests range from those as simple as scratching an unknown sample with a fingernail to those more complex in which platinum wire, charcoal blocks, a flame and chemicals are required. The book also describes how to make much of the equipment needed for testing. Anyone with an interest in rocks, whether for pleasure or profit, will love this book.

Recensione:

Answered lots of questions. Brought a new light to processing minerals. Will take with me on the prospecting trail. - Bob Wiseman

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Titolo: Guide for Weekend Prospectors: Easy Tests ...
Casa editrice: Hancock House
Data di pubblicazione: 2019
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Fair
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket