Rocks, Gems and Minerals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-To-Use Guide

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:

– Physical and chemical properties
– Origins and geologic significance
– Gems and semiprecious stones
– How to find and collect specimens

Illustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!

Author: Paul R. Shaffer, Herbert S. Zim
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin’s Press
Published: 04/14/2001
Series: Golden Guide from St. Martin’s Press
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 6.88h x 5.60w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781582381329
Language: English