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A guide that is both accessible to hobbyists and useful to experts, translated from the German edition published in 1985. Some 600 stunning color photographs show specimens from all over the world. Each specimen is described in detail, including origin and structure, chemical composition, hardness, color, and other properties. The introduction discusses the basics of mineralogy and provides a list of general features used in the identification of rocks and minerals. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Book Description
This handbook includes more than 600 stunning color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and gems from all over the world. Each specimen is described in detail: its origin and structure, chemical composition, hardness, color, and other properties.


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

ANNOTATION

This handbook includes more than 600 stunning color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and gems from all over the world. Each specimen is described in detail: its origin and structure, chemical composition, hardness, color, and other properties.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The collecting of rocks minerals and gemstones in particular is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in North America and collectors are becoming increasingly hungry for accurate up-to-date information. This handbook bridges the gap between the layman and the scientist. The text is based on the latest scientific insights and is written in a way that makes it accessible to the beginner as well as the expert. The specimens shown in the 600 color photographs have been carefully selected as being representative of the types they illustrate. The descriptions and photographs are placed opposite each other so that all the information is available at a glance.

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