The Encyclopedia of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones

Autori

• Henry Russell
• Chris Pellant

Parametri

• 304 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Enciclopedie della natura

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Rocks, minerals, and gemstones have fascinated people through the ages. They have been used as decoration, and have often been attributed special powers. This book, arranged in alphabetical format, describes 288 different rocks, minerals, and gems. Each entry includes beautiful color photographs, describes where the material is found, basic facts, how it is used, and some interesting information about its uses, myths, and legends. The separate pages are color-coded to indicate whether the substance is a rock, mineral, or gem.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

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