Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of the World (Field Guides)

Cook, David

ISBN 10: 1856971511 / ISBN 13: 9781856971515

Verlag: Kingfisher Books, 1994

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR002237185

Inhaltsangabe:

This is a practical and illustrated guide to over 160 rocks and minerals found throughout the world. The text entries describe the general appearance of each rock or mineral, together with its economic and decorative uses. Fact panels provide checklists for identifying each subject, including simple tests that can be performed, and gives major examples of occurrence worldwide. The various forms of each rock or mineral are illustrated with photographs, which have annotations picking out important surface details. The introduction provides a guide to the subject for the complete beginner, explaining how rocks and minerals are formed, how they occur and how to identify them. It also features a section on building a rock and mineral collection, and a list of useful addresses.

Reseña del editor: This is a practical and illustrated guide to over 160 rocks and minerals found throughout the world. The text entries describe the general appearance of each rock or mineral, together with its economic and decorative uses. Fact panels provide checklists for identifying each subject, including simple tests that can be performed, and gives major examples of occurrence worldwide. The various forms of each rock or mineral are illustrated with photographs, which have annotations picking out important surface details. The introduction provides a guide to the subject for the complete beginner, explaining how rocks and minerals are formed, how they occur and how to identify them. It also features a section on building a rock and mineral collection, and a list of useful addresses.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of the ...
Verlag: Kingfisher Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 1994
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Good