Rocks & minerals

by Symes, R. F.

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Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

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Full title :Rocks & minerals / written by Dr. R.F. Symes and the staff of the Natural History Museum, London.

Summary

Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2008.
Edition:Rev. ed. Hardcover

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):DK
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2008.

The Physical Object

Description:72 pages : : illustrations (chiefly color) ; : 28 cm +

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780756637774, 0756637775, 0756607183, 9780756607180
oclc:ocn999539838
LC Classification:QE432.2
Dewey Decimal:552

The Earth -- What are rocks and minerals? -- How rocks are formed -- Weathering and erosion -- Rocks on the seashore -- Igneous rocks -- Volcanic rocks -- Sedimentary rocks -- Limestone caves -- Metamorphic rocks -- Marble -- The first flint tools -- Rocks as tools -- Pigments -- Building stones -- The story of coal -- Fossils -- Rocks from space -- Rock-forming minerals -- Crystals -- The growing crystal -- The properties of minerals -- Gemstones -- Decorative stones -- Lesser-known gems -- Ore minerals and metals -- Precious metals -- Cutting and polishing stones -- Collecting rocks and minerals -- Did you know? -- Rock or mineral? -- Find out more.