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Symes, R. F.
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Rocks -- Juvenile literature.
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Crystals -- Juvenile literature.
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Symes, R. F.
Rocks -- Juvenile literature.
Minerals -- Juvenile literature.
Petrology -- Juvenile literature.
Fossils -- Juvenile literature.
Crystals -- Juvenile literature.
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Rocks & minerals / written by Dr. R. F. Symes and the staff of the Natural History Museum, London.
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Symes, R. F.
DK Publishing, c2021.
Call #:
552
S986r
2021
Subjects
Rocks -- Juvenile literature.
Minerals -- Juvenile literature.
Petrology -- Juvenile literature.
Fossils -- Juvenile literature.
Crystals -- Juvenile literature.
Series
DK eyewitness books.
Eyewitness books.
ISBN:
9780756637774 (hc)
9780744028966 (hc)
9780744039054 (sc)
Alternate title:
Rocks and minerals
Edition:
Revised edition.
Description:
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Notes:
At head of title: Eyewitness.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Our rocky planet -- Rocks and their minerals -- Rock formation -- Weathering and erosion -- Rocks on the seashore -- Igneous rock -- Volcanic rock -- Sedimentary rock -- Limestone -- Metamorphism -- Marble -- The first flint tools -- Rocks as tools -- Pigments -- Building stones -- The story of coal -- Fossils -- Space rocks -- Minerals -- Crystals -- Crystal growth -- The properties of minerals -- Gemstones -- Decorative stones -- Other gems -- Ore minerals -- Precious metals -- Cutting and polishing -- Starting a collection -- Did you know? -- Rock or mineral? -- Find out more.
Summary:
Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. This is a wonderful book for beginners, students and rock collecting enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification.
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Natural History Museum (London, England)
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