Rocks and Minerals (Collins Wild Guide)

Adrian Jones

ISBN 10: 0060849835 / ISBN 13: 9780060849832

Editore: Harper Perennial, 2006

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0060849835I4N00

Riassunto:

Easy-to-use introductory illustrated guidesto discovering the natural world

Rocks and Minerals covers 220 commonly found types of rock, mineral, and gemstone throughout the world. This pocket-size guide is the ideal companion for beginner geologists and contains practical advice and information for those wanting to further their interests.

• Full-color photographs illustrate each type of rock or mineral, including their crystalline structure or other identification features
• Information on distribution, chemical composition, hardness, color, and texture
• Detailed description and ID Fact File offers key identification information at a glance

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Easy-to-use introductory illustrated guidesto discovering the natural world

Rocks and Minerals covers 220 commonly found types of rock, mineral, and gemstone throughout the world. This pocket-size guide is the ideal companion for beginner geologists and contains practical advice and information for those wanting to further their interests.

• Full-color photographs illustrate each type of rock or mineral, including their crystalline structure or other identification features
• Information on distribution, chemical composition, hardness, color, and texture
• Detailed description and ID Fact File offers key identification information at a glance

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Rocks and Minerals (Collins Wild Guide)
Casa editrice: Harper Perennial
Data di pubblicazione: 2006
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket