Rocks & minerals : the definitive visual guide
2023
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Featuring sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and other precious materials often prized for their beauty, such as amber, coral, and fossils, this illustrated guide is sure to captivate every rockhound and budding gemmologist. Learn how to identify more than 450 rock and mineral specimens through beautiful photographs and key characteristics. Discover more about rocks and minerals through folklore and historical artefacts, and find out the fascinating stories behind some of the amazing natural treasures, including the Hope Diamond and the Great Mogul emerald. Plus there is information on polishing and displaying your finds to further equip you with all the knowledge needed to become a rock and mineral collector.
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Edition:
New edition.
Imprint:
[London] : DK, 2023.
Collation:
360 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Previous edition: published as Rock and gem. 2005.Includes index.
ISBN:
9780241600481 (pbk)
Dewey class:
549
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
3465428