The Illustrated Guide to Rocks & Minerals: How to Find, Identify and Collect the World's Most Fascinating Specimens, with Over 800 Detailed Photographs and Illustrations

The Illustrated Guide to Rocks & Minerals: How to Find, Identify and Collect the World's Most Fascinating Specimens, with Over 800 Detailed Photographs and Illustrations

<span><span>This is a fabulous photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your own</span></span><br /><span><span>collection. Expertly written text describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion on</span></span><br /><span><span>the development of these substances, and the part played by natural phenomena such as volcanoes and</span></span><br /><span><span>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.</span></span>