Bibliograph

How to know the minerals and rocks

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How to know the minerals and rocks

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to know the minerals and rocks

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

514170

Summary

An illustrated field guide top more than 125 important minerals and rocks, with keys for easy identification. Written for the amateur, this includes tips on the handling, cleaning, classifying, and displaying of specimens

Table Of Contents

The fascinating mineral hobby -- How rocks and minerals are formed. Igneous rocks ; Sedimentary rocks ; Metamorphic rocks ; Soils and scenery -- Building a mineral collection -- Seven keys to recognizing minerals. (1. Luster ; 2. Hardness ; 3. Color ; 4. Streak ; 5. Cleavage ; 6. Fracture ; 7. Specific gravity ; Other mineral properties) -- How to read chemical formulas -- How to use the outlines -- Identifying the minerals : outline of keys -- Four keys to recognizing rocks (1. Texture and structure ; 2. Color ; 3. Acid test ; 4. Mineral content) -- Identifying the rocks : outline of keys -- Magazines for the collection -- Books for the collector

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