The Illustrated Guide to Rocks & Minerals: How to find, identify and collect the world’s most fascinating specimens, with over 800 detailed photographs

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The Illustrated Guide to Rocks & Minerals: How to find, identify and collect the world’s most fascinating specimens, with over 800 detailed photographs Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Anness Publishing
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Pages: 256 Illustrations and other contents: 800 colour photographs and illustrations Language: English ISBN: 9780754834427 Categories: , ,

This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your own collection. An extensive introduction section describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion on the development of these substances, and the part played by natural phenomena such as volcanoes and earthquakes. Specimens are grouped according to their chemical composition and characteristics, and all entries include quick-reference identification checklists to aid recognition. A scientific introduction looks at the origins of these materials and their impact on the landscape, with examples of striking natural formations and explanatory diagrams. The amateur geologist is shown how to identify specimens by their appearance, texture, hardness, and density, as well as how to extract samples safely, how to clean and store rocks and minerals, and build and present their own collection. Featuring over 800 images, this book is a classic illustrated encyclopedia and field guide on an endlessly fascinating and richly consuming subject.

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Author Biography

John Farndon studied Earth Science at Cambridge University and has written a number of award-winning books on geology and earth sciences, nature and the environment.