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Kirk, Wendy; Cook, David

 
9781856971515: Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of the World
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ISBN 10 : 1856971511 ISBN 13 : 9781856971515
Editeur : Kingfisher Books Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

This is a practical and illustrated guide to over 160 rocks and minerals found throughout the world. The text entries describe the general appearance of each rock or mineral, together with its economic and decorative uses. Fact panels provide checklists for identifying each subject, including simple tests that can be performed, and gives major examples of occurrence worldwide. The various forms of each rock or mineral are illustrated with photographs, which have annotations picking out important surface details. The introduction provides a guide to the subject for the complete beginner, explaining how rocks and minerals are formed, how they occur and how to identify them. It also features a section on building a rock and mineral collection, and a list of useful addresses.

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Éditeur
Kingfisher Books Ltd
Date d'édition
1994
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1856971511
ISBN 13 
9781856971515
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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