| Description |
320 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Native elements -- Sulphides -- Halogenides -- Oxides and hydroxides -- Nitrates, carbonates and borates -- Sulphates, chromates, molybdates and tungstates -- -- Phosphates, arsenates and vanadates -- Silicates -- Other minerals. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Full-color, illustrated photographs of 300 different minerals and gemstones including copper, gold, and silver; and provides information on color, luster, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, habit, and crystal system. |
| Subject |
Mineralogy -- Popular works.
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Precious stones -- Popular works.
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Mineralogy. (OCoLC)fst01022406
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Precious stones. (OCoLC)fst01074901
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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| Added Author |
Kirk, Wendy L.
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| ISBN |
1592237355 |
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9781592237357 |
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