Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure.

Discusses the physical properties of various rocks and minerals and gives instructions for collecting and identifying specimens.

A guidebook to rocks and minerals.

The definitive guide to rocks, minerals and gems, this title includes an introduction to rocks and minerals and how they form, and a quick guide to what you nee

From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth s buried treasures. Special