Gemstone & Mineral Data Book
Author : John Sinkankas
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,59 MB
Release : 1972
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Author : John Sinkankas
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,59 MB
Release : 1972
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Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 25,40 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780395511374
Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.
Author : Michael (Spirit)
Publisher : Affinity Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,67 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780942663051
Comprehensive reference source for the metaphysical properties and uses of over a thousand gemstones and minerals. Based on information channeled from Michael, a non-physical entity who guides Earth-bound students from a higher plane perspective.
Author : Martin Holden
Publisher :
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 40,70 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780816021772
Shows and describes the characteristics of over two hundred gems and minerals
Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,23 MB
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465461906
A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You’ll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin’ It With Stones And Minerals • Stunning high-quality photographs. • Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. • Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 32,36 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 140275339X
It's the classic work revised and updated! Identify over 500 of the most collectible minerals quickly and easily with this fully photographed field guide. And this new reissue makes identification easier, with new cleavability ratings for each entry alongside the handy classifications based on streak colour, Mohs' hardness and specific gravity. A complete introductory discussion of mineral forms and properties explains the essential criteria for recognition, and each of the hundreds of minerals (from Ankerite to Zinwaldite) is accompanied by information on its fracture, luster, chemical formula, aggregates, distinguishing characteristics and localities.
Author : Ra Bonewitz
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,97 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 9780751344004
From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth s buried treasures. Specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock, mineral, and fossil entry contains a photograph of the specimen together with lively, wide-ranging text describing its qualities and history of use. In addition, a detailed, at-a-glance reference panel provides key data for identification and classification.
Author : Roger Dedeyne
Publisher : Gemstone Identification
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 34,42 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Precious stones
ISBN : 9078768010
Author : W. Dan Hausel
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 18,78 MB
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781502513885
Follow in the footsteps of successful gem and gold hunters and search the hills for rough diamonds, colored gemstones, lapidary minerals, precious metals and interesting minerals and rocks. Written for the geoscientist, prospector and rockhound; the first part of the book focuses on physical characteristics of gems and minerals. This is supplemented with the second part of the book that describes dozens upon dozens of colored gem, diamond, gold, mineral and rock localities using the Public Land Survey System and GPS coordinates so the reader can visit these sites on a home computer with aerial and satellite imagery to gain an understanding of what to look for in the field. With these same coordinates, the reader can visit some occurrences, deposits and areas suggested for prospecting to further their gem hunter prospecting education and potentially lead to new discoveries. Now you can learn what to look for when searching for Mother Nature's treasure.
Author : David C. Cook
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,65 MB
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 9781782742593
With 300 entries, Minerals and Gemstones includes a colour photograph, and a key information table including specifications such as the colour, lustre, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, habit and crystal system for each type of mineral and gemstone featured.