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Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals by Simon & Schuster (1978, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-100671244175
ISBN-139780671244170
eBay Product ID (ePID)217292
Product Key Features
Book TitleSimon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals
Number of Pages607 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1978
TopicReference, General, Rocks & Minerals
IllustratorYes
GenreNature
AuthorSimon & Schuster
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight24.9 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width4.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN78-008610
Dewey Decimal552/.075
Table Of ContentCONTENTS PART ONE -- MINERALS INTRODUCTION TO MINERALS THE MINERALS Native Elements Sulfides Halides Oxides and Hydroxides Nitrates Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates Silicates Organic Substances PART TWO -- ROCKS INTRODUCTION TO ROCKS THE ROCKS Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks GLOSSARY INDEX OF ENTRIES ILLUSTRATION CREDITS
SynopsisPractical, concise, and easy to use,Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Mineralscontains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections -- one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more.Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference., An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations--600 in full color Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections--one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more. Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference., An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations--600 in full color! Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections--one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more. Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference.
LC Classification NumberQE366.2.M6713
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- 02 Aug, 2017
A great Book!!!
The detail and information are great. The pictures are great also . This is what I needed to help identify rocks I find. Thanks!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Mar, 2021
Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals. Provides useful insights into identification, field relations and genesis of rock types
Well written, technically detailed field book with very good quality pictures.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Jan, 2018
Simon and Schusters guide to rocks and minerals.
Excellent. I really like this book. A bit technical.But nothing that can't be understood.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Oct, 2015
Rocks and Minerals
This book provides illustrations and several pictures that are in full color. The information in this book is very detailed and would be perfect for the beginner or amateur interested in collecting or researching rocks and minerals.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Nov, 2021
Rock collectors basic tool!
Good basic content. Great photos. Excellent as part of a rock/gem/mineral studies reference library…Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Oct, 2019
Highly recommended
This guide is one of my favorites out of other mineral/rock field guides. The pictures are great and you get the most information from what I've seen so far.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Sep, 2023
Great guide
This is a great field guide. It is very complete and easy to use.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jun, 2025
Colorful and comprehensive guide to the ...
Colorful and comprehensive guide to the various rocks and minerals. I can find in my area.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Dec, 2020
Great for identification
Great book for identifying rocks. good value too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Aug, 2021
Loaded with geologic features.
Great desk reference for accomplished readers interested in advanced geologic formationsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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