Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Revised and Updated (Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press) Review

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(More customer reviews)Well, I certainly expected a more comprehensive book, sort of an "identifier tool". However it's very interesting, covers a huge subject well. The illustrations look like a 1962 Earth Science text, but other than that I recommend.

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This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on;Physical and chemical propertiesOrigins and geologic significanceGems and semiprecious stonesHow to find and collect specimensIllustrated in full color throughout, this is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!

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A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals (Peterson Field Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is arranged according to the mineral classifications, which is good if you know your minerals. The mineral testing section (flame tests, bead tests, etc.) is not found in very many field guides. As a professional Geologist, I would recommend this to other geologists, not to rock hounds. The National Audubon Society's field guide is better for rock hounds; there are more photos and they are arranged by color. The Audubon's minerals are still by classification, but the testing information is not included.

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The definitive guide to rocks and minerals, completely updated for the fifth edition, includes 385 color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and geologic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic formations.Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structures.

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