Rocks & Minerals – The Definitive Visual Guide New Edition DK The Curious
From the Primeval Origins of Rocks, Minerals, and Gems to Their Astonishing Modern Day Uses and Appeal, This is the Ultimate Portrait of the Earth’s Natural Treasures
Explore Earth’s natural treasures, from their primeval origins to traditional uses and modern-day appeal with this illustrated guide to rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and more!
Featuring sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and other precious materials often prized for their beauty, such as amber, coral, and fossils, this illustrated guide is sure to captivate every rockhound and budding gemmologist.
Learn how to identify more than 450 rock and mineral specimens through beautiful photographs and key characteristics. Discover more about rocks and minerals through folklore and historical artefacts, and find out the fascinating stories behind some of the amazing natural treasures, including the Hope Diamond and the Great Mogul emerald. Plus there is information on polishing and displaying your finds to further equip you with all the knowledge needed to become a rock and mineral collector.
Dive deep into this riveting book on rocks and minerals to further discover:
- Comprehensive coverage of more than 450 specimens of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and fossils.
- Expert text and high-quality images combine to make this an indispensable reference tool for every rockhound and budding gemmologist.
- Detailed reference panels provide key at-a-glance information for identifying specimens.
- Feature panels on folklore, historical artefacts, and famous gems tell the fascinating stories of rocks and minerals.
- Includes information on collecting and showing rocks and minerals
Practical advice on cutting, polishing, and displaying your finds further equips you with all the knowledge needed to delve into the arena of rock and mineral collecting.
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Contents :
Origins
The Formation of the Universe
The Formation of the Earth
The Earth’s Crust
Collecting Rocks and Minerals
Rocks
Rocks Formation
Types of Rocks
Igneous Rocks
The Giant’s Causeway
The Devils Tower
Sedimentary Rocks
Caves and Caverns
The Terracotta Army
The Painted Desert
Stonehenge
Metamorphic Rocks
The Taj Mahal
Minerals
What is Mineral ?
Identifying Minerals
Mineral Associations
What is Crystal ?
Crystal Systems
Crystal Habits
What is Gemstone ?
Gem Mining
Gem Cutting
Megagems
Native Elements
Egyptian Gold
Hope Diamonds
Sulphides
Sulphosalts
Oxides
Star Stones and Cat’s Eyes
Flouerescent Minerals
Hydroxides
Halides
Carbonates
Russian Malachite
Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
Mesoamerican Turquoise
Borates dan Nitrates
Sulphates, Chromates, Tungstates and Molybdates
Silicates
Tectosilicates
Feldspars
Feldspathoids
The Standard of Ur
Zeolites
Phyllosilicates
Single-Chain Inosilicates
Double-Chain Inosilicates
Chines Burial Suits
Cyclosilicates
Sorosilicates
Nesosilicates
The Garnet Groups
Organic Gems
The Amber Room
Cultivating Pearls
Fossils
How Fossils Are Formed
The Fossils Record
Plants
The Arizona Petrified Forest
Invertebrates
Vertebrates
The Dinosour Quarry
Glossary
Index
Acknowledge
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