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Minerals and Gemstones: 300 of the Earth's Natural Treasures (Mini Expert Guides)

Cook, Dr David C.; Kirk, Dr Wendy L.

 
9781838867812: Minerals and Gemstones: 300 of the Earth's Natural Treasures (Mini Expert Guides)
ISBN 10: 1838867813 ISBN 13: 9781838867812
Verlag: Amber Books, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Discover the fascinating world of the treasures beneath your feet. Minerals and Gemstones is an accessible and informative reference guide to 300 different minerals and gemstones, from simple sandstones to sanidine, jade and diamond. Learn what the Earth is made of, how its rocks were formed and how minerals and gems are used today.
Minerals and Gemstones is divided into sections covering the internationally recognised classification groups. Each entry includes an accurately reproduced and representative colour photograph, and a key information table including specifications such as the colour, lustre, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, habit and crystal system of each type of mineral and gemstone.
Full of facts and with an engaging but expertly written text, this handy, pocket-size book is a valuable reference source as well as a fascinating read.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Dr. David Cook is a former research chemist. He has studied geology as a keen amateur and has teaching experience.

Dr. Wendy Kirk is a lecturer in geology at University College London and curator of Geology Collections of thirty years’ experience.

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Verlag
Amber Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2026
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1838867813
ISBN 13 
9781838867812
Einband
Flexibler Einband
Anzahl der Seiten
320
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