Collins Photo Guide To Rocks Minerals And Gemstones

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Collins
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 0002199092

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Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones by Walter Schumann Pdf

A guide to the major rocks, minerals and gemstones found in Europe. It contains an introduction to the basics of mineralogy, followed by a list of the general features of a rock that can be used in its identification. It also explains how to tell the basic difference between an igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock, allowing quick reference to the major identification sections for each of these classes. In these will be found comprehensive descriptions of each rock or mineral, with details of its composition, hardness, specific gravity, colour, fracture, cleavage, streak, lustre, transparency and crystal system, as well as notes on how it is formed and where it might be found, both in the UK and in the rest of the world.

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:60006364

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Collins Photoguide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones by Walter Schumann Pdf

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0395511372

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Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones by Walter Schumann Pdf

Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.

Author : Adrian Jones
Publisher : Harper Perennial
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0060849835

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Rocks and Minerals (Collins Wild Guide) by Adrian Jones Pdf

Easy-to-use introductory illustrated guidesto discovering the natural world Rocks and Minerals covers 220 commonly found types of rock, mineral, and gemstone throughout the world. This pocket-size guide is the ideal companion for beginner geologists and contains practical advice and information for those wanting to further their interests. Full-color photographs illustrate each type of rock or mineral, including their crystalline structure or other identification features Information on distribution, chemical composition, hardness, color, and texture Detailed description and ID Fact File offers key identification information at a glance

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 1454909536

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Gemstones of the World by Walter Schumann Pdf

Provides detailed information regarding the physical characteristics and unique traits of more than eighteen hundred precious and semiprecious stones, as well as discussing gemstone structure, production, name origin, and symbolism.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 966 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Animals
ISBN : CORNELL:31924090267174

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BBC Wildlife by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1979-05-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780394502694

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals by National Audubon Society Pdf

Perfect for mountain climbers, hikers, and geology enthusiasts, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. Featuring a durable vinyl binding and nearly 800 full-color identification photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals is the perfect companion for any expedition. This portable guide depicts all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural environments in which they occur, and includes written descriptions of field marks, similar rocks and minerals, environment, areas of occurrence, and derivation of names. Includes a guide to mineral collecting and a list of rock-forming minerals.

Author : Cally Oldershaw,Collins Gem
Publisher : Collins
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0007286732

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Collins Gem Gemstones by Cally Oldershaw,Collins Gem Pdf

A handy guide identifying over 170 types of the world's gemstones with beautiful colour photography taken from the Smithsonian Institution's archives.

Author : British Council
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Best books
ISBN : UOM:39015064549499

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British Book News by British Council Pdf

Includes no. 53a: British wartime books for young people.

Author : Cally Oldershaw
Publisher : Harper Perennial
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0060890622

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Gemstones (Collins Gem) by Cally Oldershaw Pdf

A fully illustrated guide to gemstones Striking full-color photographs Detailed descriptions of each stone Additional artwork showing identifying features Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, America's foremost authority in history and science.

Author : Adrian P. Jones
Publisher : HarperAudio
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 0002201771

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Rocks and Minerals by Adrian P. Jones Pdf

Covering 240 commonly-found types of rock, mineral and gemstone throughout the world, Wild Guide Rocks and Minerals is the perfect introduction to this popular subject. Author Adrian Jones is a lecturer at University College London, and as well as having a wealth of academic experience, has also contributed to a number of books. He is keen to see a beginners' guide that is relevant not only to the general public, but also to first-year undergraduates and other students of Geology, Earth Science and Engineering. Many of the institution offering these subjects have a list that students have to learn by heart -- Wild Guide Rocks & Minerals will cover these lists. Each type of rock or mineral is illustrated with a stunning full-colour photograph. Additional artwork may show the crystalline structure or other identification features. There is a description of each rock or mineral type which includes information on distribution, chemical composition, hardness, colour and texture, and an ID Fact File that offers information at a glance. There is also the opportunity to raise the public's awareness of Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs), many of which exist to protect endangered s

Author : James Bassett,Whitman Publishing
Publisher : Whitman Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Meteorites
ISBN : 0794825559

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A Guide Book of Minerals, Rocks, and Gemstones by James Bassett,Whitman Publishing Pdf

This engaging reference introduces you to the art, science, and hobby of collecting minerals, rocks, and gemstones. High-resolution photographs identify hundreds of beautiful specimens that can be found in the United States and throughout the world. Features include: How to start collecting, Organizing and displaying your collection, Working in the field, Standard equipment, Field safety, Buying from dealers and much more.

Author : Paul R. Shaffer,Herbert S. Zim
Publisher : Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466864825

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Rocks, Gems and Minerals by Paul R. Shaffer,Herbert S. Zim Pdf

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. 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 : Michael O'Donoghue
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0831763892

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An Illustrated Guide to Rocks & Minerals by Michael O'Donoghue Pdf

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Gems
ISBN : 1784936472

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Rocks, Minerals and Gems by John Farndon Pdf

Introduces special rocks and pictures many different gems and gives brief information about each one.