The Illustrated Guide to Rocks & Minerals by John Farndon - ISBN: 9780754834427
Hardcover
Unearth Earth’s hidden treasures: A collector’s guide to rocks and minerals.

The Illustrated Guide to Rocks & Minerals

How to find, identify and collect the world’s most fascinating specimens, with over 800 detailed photographs

$65.29

  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    8 February 2018

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Summary

This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your own collection.

An extensive introduction section 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 checkli…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780754834427
ISBN-10:0754834425
Author:John Farndon
Publisher:Anness Publishing
Imprint:Lorenz Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:8 February 2018
Weight:1.30kg
Dimensions:26mm x 290mm x 223mm
About The Author

John Farndon

John Farndon studied Earth Science at Cambridge University and has written a number of award-winning books on geology and earth sciences, nature and the environment.

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