The complete illustrated guide to minerals, rocks & fossils of the world : a comprehensive reference guide to over 700 minerals, rocks, and plant and animal fossils from around the globe and how to identify them, with over 2000 photographs and illustrations
Farndon, John2012
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This work provides a complete reference for those interested in earth sciences. Each section includes an introduction which explains how phenomena have formed and there are instructions on home testing methods as well as a full directory on rocks and minerals, featuring over 700 in-depth specimen profiles.
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Imprint:
Wigston : Southwater, c2012.
Collation:
512 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports. (some col.) ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: in 2 v. as The world encyclopedia of fossils & fossil collecting by Steve Parker. London: Lorenz, 2007; and The practical encyclopedia of rocks & minerals by John Farndon. London: Lorenz, 2006.Includes index.
ISBN:
9781780192314 (pbk)
Dewey class:
552
Language:
English
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BRN:
645034