Rocks & Minerals Rocks & Minerals
DK Smithsonian Handbook

Rocks & Minerals

    • 4.3 • 3 Ratings
    • $8.99
    • $8.99

Publisher Description

The clearest and sharpest recognition e-guide to more than 500 rocks and minerals.

Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual e-guide, includes photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated photographs to highlight the rock or mineral's distinguishing features, and concise details about its texture, origin, formation, and chemical composition to help identify it.

Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, the introduction explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, what equipment is needed for specimen collection, and how to start and organize a collection. Learn the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, and refer to the glossary for many more technical and scientific terms.

  • GENRE
    Science & Nature
    RELEASED
    2021
    August 3
    LANGUAGE
    EN
    English
    LENGTH
    256
    Pages
    PUBLISHER
    DK
    SELLER
    Penguin Random House LLC
    SIZE
    103.7
    MB

    Customer Reviews

    Whileichange ,

    A rock-hounder’s must have!

    I’m leaving this review because the book should have way more higher rating than what is shown on the app. If you are into rock hounding and identifying stones, this book is for you. It basically summarizes all the books ( and scattered information) I had to research and read before I could feel comfortable identifying my specimens -which has allowed me to also properly handle and care for them-. I have the digital version but will definitely try to get the hard copy. That being said, regardless of your level of experience, definitely give this a go!

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