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Rocks, Gems and Minerals

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Rocks, Gems and Minerals

A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide

Paul R. Shaffer

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Pages

160

Year

2014

Language

English

St. Martin's Publishing Group

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This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:

- Physical and chemical properties
- Origins and geologic significance
- Gems and semiprecious stones
- How to find and collect specimens

Illustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rock hounds and mineral collectors!

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