Gemstones And Minerals

Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 163561063X

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Prospecting for Gemstones and Minerals by John Sinkankas Pdf

Loaded with information about how, where and why mineral deposits form, Prospecting for Gemstones and Minerals is the perfect primer for the amateur collector. Featuring advice on where to find deposits, what they contain and how to remove crystals from the ground, this guide also covers maps, tools, and provides an introduction to geology.

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 49,8 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 : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465494511

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My Book of Rocks and Minerals by Devin Dennie Pdf

A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You’ll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin’ It With Stones And Minerals • Stunning high-quality photographs. • Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. • Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1742459404

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Rocks, Minerals and Gems by John Farndon Pdf

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 need and where to look. There is also a complete guide to identifying rocks and minerals and everything you need to know to start building a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical ......

Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Gems
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031340933

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Gemstones and Minerals by John Sinkankas Pdf

Prospecting and collecting trips; Tools and how to use them; Rock classes and how to recognize them; How mineral deposits form; Field features of mineral deposits; Collecting practices; Preparation of specimens; Storage and exhibit; Marketing mineral specimens and gemstones.

Author : Henry Russell,Chris Pellant
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1571455620

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The Encyclopedia of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones by Henry Russell,Chris Pellant Pdf

A look at 294 different rocks, minerals, and gemstones. Each entry describes where the material is found, what it is made of, and how it is used.

Author : Lance Grande,Allison Augustyn
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780226305110

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Gems and Gemstones by Lance Grande,Allison Augustyn Pdf

"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.

Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1635618398

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Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals by John Sinkankas Pdf

Featuring step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations, Field Collecting Gemstones and Minerals is an essential for anyone interested in field collecting. This guide covers how to extract, trim, preserve, store and exhibit specimens, as well as the geology of mineral formation, making it a must-have for every hobbyist.

Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Design
ISBN : UOM:39015042121106

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Gemstone & Mineral Data Book by John Sinkankas Pdf

Author : David C. Cook,Wendy L. Kirk
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 178274259X

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Minerals and Gemstones by David C. Cook,Wendy L. Kirk Pdf

With 300 entries, Minerals and Gemstones includes a colour photograph, and a key information table including specifications such as the colour, lustre, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, habit and crystal system for each type of mineral and gemstone featured.

Author : Julius Wodiska
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1918
Category : Precious stones
ISBN : NYPL:33433066417548

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A Book of Precious Stones by Julius Wodiska Pdf

Author : Lin Sutherland,Gayle Webb
Publisher : New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1876334398

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Gemstones & Minerals of Australia by Lin Sutherland,Gayle Webb Pdf

An accessible reference and identification guide to all gemstones and minerals found in Australia.

Author : Martin Holden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0816021775

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The Encyclopedia of Gemstones and Minerals by Martin Holden Pdf

Shows and describes the characteristics of over two hundred gems and minerals

Author : P.C. Keller
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468466744

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Gemstones and Their Origins by P.C. Keller Pdf

Each gem deposit-whether of primary origin in the parent rocks; or secondary as alluvial placers in valley floors, river gravels, or the sand of oceanic shelves presents an eloquent chronicle of the Earth's life story. It reveals to the expert the prodigious processes which formed the present crust of our planet, of which this volume discloses a small but exciting detail. The materials of the Earth's crust are the rocks. In this book, the author expounds on how they were formed, why they altered, why they became the cradles of precious gemstones, how they are categorized, and how they are now exploited by man. What initiates the growth of gemstones? How do they crystallize? Why do gemstones of the same species, originating from different sources, vary? What causes the occurrence of varieties? Why do diamonds, unlike other precious stones, occur not near the Earth's surface in its crust, but deep down beneath it in the upper mantle? These are only a few of the entrancing subjects discussed in this enlightening volume. The reader learns that the Earth is surprisingly alive and altering constantly-sometimes through slow and equable changes and at times by violent and tremendous cataclysms, events from which gemstones issue.

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Collins
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 55,8 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.