The illustrated guide to rocks & minerals : how to find, identify and collect the world's most fascinating specimens, with more than 800 photographs and illustrations / John Farndon ; consultant: Dr. Alec Livingstone, X-ray mineralogist and former Keeper of Minerals at the National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh.
"This is a fabulous photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your own collection. Expertly written text describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion on the development of these substances, and the part played by natural phenomena such as volcanoes and earthquakes. Specimens are grouped according to their chemical composition and characteristics, and all entries include quick-reference identification checklists to aid recognition. Featuring over 800 images, this book is a one-stop illustrated encyclopedia and field guide on an endlessly fascinating and richly consuming subject." -- (Source of summary not specified.)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.