| Description |
176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Planet earth |
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Planet earth.
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| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 170-172. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Eternal quest for riches -- Genesis of mineral treasures -- Prospecting for the mother lode -- Peerless platinum family -- New uses to serve a new age -- Essays: Creations of nature's forge -- Minted wealth of nations -- Fiery origins of ores -- Wresting gold from the nether world -- Majestic legacy of gold -- Acknowledgments -- Bibliography -- Picture credits -- Index. |
| Summary |
Explains how gold, silver, and platinum are formed, mined, and refined, looks at coins, jewelry, and art objects, and discusses modern uses of precious metals. |
| Subject |
Precious metals.
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| Added Author |
Time-Life Books.
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| ISBN |
0809445042 |
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0809445050 library binding |
| Standard No. |
9780809445042 |
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