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1	Field guide to rocks and minerals more books like this by Frederick H Pough add to wishlist The definitive guide to rocks and minerals, completely updated for the fifth edition, includes 385 color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and geologic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic distribution, physical properties, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.48! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Introduction to Optical Mineralogy more books like this by William D Nesse add to wishlist The third edition of Introduction to Optical Mineralogy provides complete coverage of the optical properties of minerals and describes more than 125 common rock-forming minerals. Revised chapters on optical theory discuss the petrographic microscope, the nature and properties of light, the behavior of light in isotropic and anisotropic materials, ... see all copies from $5.81! new only from $78.09! \| SVS
3	Manual of Mineral Science more books like this by Cornelis Klein, Cornelius S Hurlbut add to wishlist The classic in the field since 1848, this extraordinary reference offers readers unsurpassed coverage of mineralogy and crystallography. The book is known for integrating complete coverage of concepts and principles with a more systematic and descriptive treatment of mineralogy. The revised edition now includes a CD-ROM to let readers see the ... see all copies from $71.61! new only from $82.55! \| SVS
4	Manual of Mineralogy (Revised) more books like this by Cornelis Klein, Cornelius S Hurlbut add to wishlist This volume is the 21st edition of a major reference work, originally established in 1848, which explores the crystal and physical properties of minerals. see all copies from $15.04! new only from $92.97!
5	An introduction to the rock-forming minerals more books like this by W. A. Deer add to wishlist This revised edition has entailed a thorough re-writing of the text, taking account of the impressive advances that have been made in all aspects of earth sciences, particularly mineralogy, over the recent years. see all copies from $7.55! new only from $75.20! \| first editions
6	Rocks & Minerals more books like this by Chris Pellant add to wishlist "The Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Rocks and Minerals" is packed with 600 full-colour photographs of more than 500 specimens. Authoritative text clear photographs and a systematic approach help you to cut through the complicated identification process and recognize a specimen easily. Each entry combines a precise description with annotated ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.78! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Introduction to Mineralogy more books like this by William D Nesse add to wishlist "Introduction to Mineralogy" consolidates much of the material now covered in traditional mineralogy and optical mineralogy courses and focuses on describing minerals within their geologic context. It presents the important traditional content of mineralogy including crystallography, chemical bonding, controls on mineral structure, mineral ... see all copies from $46.08! new only from $63.50!
8	Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide: Where & How to Dig, Pan, and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals - 4 Volumes more books like this by Kathy J Rygle, Stephen F Pedersen add to wishlist Whether you are an experienced rockhound or "prospector", or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ...or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.66! \| SVS
9	Gem Trails of Arizona more books like this by James R Mitchell add to wishlist Best-selling guide covering over 90 collecting sites. Maps, detailed text and photos lead the collector to sites as diverse as the rocks and minerals found there. Color photos highlight specimens from azurite to wulfenite. Indexed by location and by mineral. Includes glossary. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99!
10	Dana's Minerals and How to Study Them (After Edward Salisbury Dana) more books like this by Cornelius S Hurlbut, W Edward Sharp add to wishlist This short, practical guide to the identification of hand specimen minerals utilizes simple methods of observation and inexpensive tools. It gives a guidline on how to collect minerals as well as a tone and language that evoke the charm of an earlier scientific era. A companion volume to the newly revised Dana's New Mineralogy, this book will ... see all copies from $5.95! new only from $88.03!
11 view cover	Minerals of the World more books like this by Walter Schumann add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.09! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Handbook of Gem Identification more books like this by Richard T. Liddicoat add to wishlist see all copies from $8.49! new only from $96.01! \| first editions
13 view cover	Colorado Gem Trails and Mineral Guide more books like this by Richard M Pearl add to wishlist This collector's guide takes you on an extensive gem and mineral tour of the most strongly mineralized areas of the world. see all copies from $3.62! new only from $12.93! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Gem Testing more books like this by B. W. Anderson add to wishlist The overall format of previous editions has been maintained and new information has been incorporated in a similar style. This edition has two new chapters, on the manufacture and enhancement of gemstones and the old chapter on the detection of synthetic, imitation and composite stones has been rearranged. In the past decade the development of new ... see all copies from $7.39! first editions
15 view cover	Mineralogical Pictorial: Treasurees of the Earth more books like this by A Melody, Bob Jackson (Editor), J Guilgault (Illustrator) add to wishlist Extensive mineralogical pictorial containing color photos of hundreds of minerals with molecular formulae, description and localities found. see all copies from $13.00! new only from $14.95!
16 view cover	Atlas of Rock-Forming Minerals in Thin Section more books like this by W S MacKenzie add to wishlist 'Hurray for Mackenzie and Guilford for at last we have a pictorial guide to the rock-forming minerals! ...such feasts of colour in mineralogy books are rare ...an admirable guide' New Scientist see all copies from $47.60! new only from $77.69!
17 view cover	Minerals in Thin Section more books like this by Dexter Perkins, Kevin R Henke add to wishlist This is the second edition of a concise, straightforward, and balanced presentation of the theory and techniques of optical mineralogy. Designed for students to have on hand in the laboratory, this manual includes data and photos for all major igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary minerals. Minerals in Thin Section is the perfect supplement for ... see all copies from $57.11! new only from $57.11! \| SVS
18 view cover	Gem Trails of New Mexico more books like this by James Mitchell add to wishlist Revised and expanded edition with over 100 sites to visit. New Mexico is a rockhound's paradise--with large amounts of public land available for collecting. From micro-mount and gem quality mineral specimens to fossil pieces containing life forms that are millions of years old. Contains informative text, detailed maps, glossary, mineral index, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.52!
19	Colorful Mineral Identifier, more books like this by Anthony C Tennissen add to wishlist see all copies from $2.00!
20 view cover	Mineralogy more books like this by Dexter Perkins add to wishlist This student-oriented text is written in a casual, jargon-free style to present a modern introduction to mineralogy. It emphasises real-world applications as well as the history and human side of mineralogy. The work also emphasises sciences outside of minerology such as petrology and chemistry while containing short, concise descriptions of ... see all copies from $39.99! new only from $95.00! \| first editions \| SVS
21	Optical Mineralogy more books like this by Paul F Kerr add to wishlist see all copies from $6.00! first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Minerals more books like this by Rupert Hochleitner add to wishlist This Barron's guide is a new kind of book for identifying minerals, one that even beginners can use to make quick, sure identifications. The simple, easy-to-understand profiles are supplemented by sketches of crystals made by the author especially for this book and based on the most up-to-date crystallographic data. It is a field guide to mineral ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Recovery and Refining of Precious Metals more books like this by C W Ammen add to wishlist A practical guide to recovering, testing, extracting, and refining precious metals, from primary and secondary sources. Topics covered include recovery methods for primary ores, black sand, scrap jewellery, old title and electronic scrap. see all copies from $145.00! new only from $145.00! \| first editions
24 view cover	Energy Dispersive Spectrometry of Common Rock Forming Minerals more books like this by Kenneth P Severin add to wishlist 'This book came about because of my poor memory: it is amazing how quickly and easily an experienced electron microscopist/mineralogist can identify minerals with an Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS). It is also amazing how long it takes someone who is not good at mineralogy to search through a mineralogy text, trying to match the peaks on ... see all copies from $146.99! new only from $156.42! \| first editions
25	Rocks and Minerals: A Guide to Familiar Minerals, Gems, Ores, and Rocks, more books like this by Herbert Spencer Zim, Ph.D., SC.D. add to wishlist Includes information on collecting and identifying minerals, and sections on metallic, nonmetallic, gem and rock-forming minerals, and on igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS

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