Rocks, Minerals And Gems

Author: John Farndon

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Price : $19.95 AUD
ISBN : 9781742459400
Publisher : Bauer Media Books
Imprint : Bauer Media Books
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Publication date : October 2016
Dimensions : 25.00 cmmm
Produced in : Australia
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Out of print date : March 2024
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Author : John Farndon
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Edition : 2017
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Language : en
Dewey classification : 552
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Pages : 120
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From riverbeds to beaches, cliff faces to fields, unearth Earth's most precious rocks, minerals and gems, wherever you are in the world. Learn how to read the landscape for clues ans identify different rock types, from dazzling diamonds to grainy sandstone.

The definitive guide to rocks, minerals and gems, this title includes an introduction to rocks and minerals and how they form, and a quick guide to what you need and where to look. There is also a complete guide to identifying rocks and minerals and everything you need to know to start a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical activities, this book also features high-definition colour photography and data keys that show key qualities of each rock and mineral in extraordinary detail.

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