Description |
445 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm |
Note |
Translation of: Der Kosmos Mineralienfürhrer. |
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"700 minerals, gems and rocks, bonus: meteorites, includes 600 illustrations, 800 photos"--Front cover. |
Summary |
"A guide to minerals, gems and rock with 800 color photos, important mineralogical properties, use and occurrence, and information on similar minerals and their differentiation. Identify over 700 minerals, gems and rocks using the proven classification: streak color, degree of hardness and origin"--Adapted from back cover. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 437) and index. |
Subject |
Minerals -- Identification.
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Rocks -- Identification.
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Mineralogy.
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Petrology.
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Genre |
Field guides.
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Added Author |
Travod (Firm), translator.
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Added Title |
Kosmos Mineralienführer. English.
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ISBN |
9780228103622 pbk. |
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