Field guide to rocks and minerals more books like this

by Frederick H Pough

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, ...

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Introduction to Optical Mineralogy more books like this

by William D Nesse

Now in a new updated edition, Introduction to Optical Mineralogy is an ideal textbook for both advanced undergraduate and graduate students. It contains valuable coverage of the optical properties of minerals, as well as up-to-date descriptions of common rock forming minerals. The chapters on optical theory include discussions of the nature and ...

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Manual of Mineral Science more books like this

by Cornelis Klein, Cornelius S Hurlbut

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 ...

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An introduction to the rock-forming minerals more books like this

by W. A. Deer

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.

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Manual of Mineralogy (Revised) more books like this

by Cornelis Klein, Cornelius S Hurlbut

This volume is the 21st edition of a major reference work, originally established in 1848, which explores the crystal and physical properties of minerals.

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Rocks & Minerals more books like this

by Chris Pellant

"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 ...

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Introduction to Mineralogy more books like this

by William D Nesse

"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 ...

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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

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 ...

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Minerals of the World more books like this

by Walter Schumann

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 ...

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Handbook of Gem Identification more books like this

by Richard T. Liddicoat

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Colorado Gem Trails and Mineral Guide more books like this

by Richard M Pearl

This collector's guide takes you on an extensive gem and mineral tour of the most strongly mineralized areas of the world.

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Mineralogical Pictorial: Treasurees of the Earth more books like this

by A Melody, Bob Jackson (Editor), J Guilgault (Illustrator)

Extensive mineralogical pictorial containing color photos of hundreds of minerals with molecular formulae, description and localities found.

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Gem Trails of Arizona more books like this

by James R Mitchell

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.

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Gem Testing more books like this

by B. W. Anderson

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 ...

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The Art of Gem Cutting more books like this

by Dake

Teaches how to buy rough stones, cut the gems, choose the right equipment, and how to properly use the equipment. Popular guide that gets the reader started on the right path and builds an interest in many phases of the hobby of gem cutting.

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Mineralogy more books like this

by Dexter Perkins

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 ...

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Dictionary of Gems and Gemology more books like this

by Robert M Shipley

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Colorful Mineral Identifier, more books like this

by Anthony C Tennissen

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Gem Trails of New Mexico more books like this

by James Mitchell

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 ...

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Midwest Gem, Fossil, and Mineral Trails, Prairie States: South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri more books like this

by June Culp Zeitner

Describes where and what to collect in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and lowa, how to hunt on your own and where to get more information and additional help in each state.

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Recovery and Refining of Precious Metals more books like this

by C W Ammen

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.

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Energy Dispersive Spectrometry of Common Rock Forming Minerals more books like this

by Kenneth P Severin

'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 ...

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Minerals in Thin Section more books like this

by Dexter Perkins, Kevin R Henke

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 ...

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Atlas of Rock-Forming Minerals in Thin Section more books like this

by W S MacKenzie

'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

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Gem Trails of Oregon more books like this

by James R. Mitchell

From agate to zeolite, detailed maps and text lead collectors to more than 80 of the best locations throughout the state. Color and B/W photos highlight collecting areas and the specimens found there.

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