Introduces over seven hundred different rock and mineral specimens, with descriptions, identification tips, and classification information for each item.
From blue schist to blue granite, malachite to meteorites, and taconite to travertine, this guide is packed full of images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of each rock and mineral.
From blue schist to blue granite, malachite to meteorites, and taconite to travertine, Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of each rock and mineral.
Arranged by category and color of stone, provides values and tips for identifying, locating, buying, and collecting rocks, gems, and minerals.
A pocket guide to identifying the most common North American rocks and minerals, including gems, quartz, marble, and granite.
Compact and portable, Whats that rock, mineral or gem? is an indispensable beginners pocket guide to identifying the 150 most common North American rocks and minerals.
Compact and portable, Whats That Rock, Mineral or Gem? is an indispensable beginners pocket guide to identifying the 150 most common North American rocks and minerals.
"Many of us are fascinated by rocks--but identifying them can seem daunting. It's often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with rock-forming components. Rocks and Rock Formations allows everyone, amateur or professional, to su…
The first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts to identify basic rocks and rock formations in a systematic way. Many of us are fascinated by rocks--but identifying them can seem daunting. It's often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and i…
"Many of us are fascinated by rocks--but identifying them can seem daunting. It's often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with rock-forming components. Rocks and Rock Formations allows everyone, amateur or professional, to su…