The Collector's Encyclopedia of Rocks & Minerals is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's rocks and minerals compiled specifically with the collector in mind. Covering well over 2,000 types it is an invaluable work of reference both for buyers of mineral specimens and for those in the field who collect them. Articles included cover crystal structures, the various families of rocks, and other general topics. The problems of identifying minerals are dealt with in a helpful tabulated form. The book is fully cross-referenced to cover alternative names.
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