Rocks and Minerals
Published on 29. June 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-84201-001-3 (ISBN)
Description
This handbook provides an overview of the fundamentals of geology - plate tectonics, volcanoes and the variety of different processes of rock formation - and explains the composition and structure of minerals. It also explores the technologies of mining and the art of gemstone cutting.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Illustrations
300 colour and b&w i
Dimensions
Height: 120 mm
Width: 120 mm
Weight
313 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84201-001-3 (9781842010013)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Section 1 Realm of the rocks: Planet Earth; an endless cycle; rock records. Section 2 Mineral kingdom: mineral makeup; earthly treasures. Section 3 Collector's wisdom: the art of collecting; identification guide; collector's resource guide.