Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals (Smithsonian Handbooks)

The Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals combines 600 vivid full--color photos with descriptions of more than 500 specimens. This authoritative and systematic photographic approach, with words never separated from pictures, marks a new generation of identification guides. Each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the chief characteristics of the rock or mineral and distinguishing features. Color--coded bands provide a clear, at--a--glance facts for quick reference. In addition, each mineral entry features an illustration showing the crystal system to which the mineral belongs. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, the Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. To help in the initial stages of rock identification, a clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, then guides the reader to the correct rock entry. A concise glossary provides instant understanding of technical and scientific terms more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-21-2009; Rocks in my head; This book is an asset to my studies as a Geology student, it is one of many good books needed in a rock jocks library.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-13-2009; Rocks & Minerals Guide; An older book that I've used since college for resource and personal collection use. It's a shame the book is no longer made!; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-01-2009; Great Resource; My daughter has loved collecting rocks since she could pick them up. This is her first rock book and we are very pleased. It is well layed out and seems very thourough. She is 6 and for her it was perfect.; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-28-2008; Smithsonian Rocks and Minerals Handbook; Nice pictures. Doesn't have all common rocks in it, for example no Tiger's Eye.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-21-2009; Rocks in my head; This book is an asset to my studies as a Geology student, it is one of many good books needed in a rock jocks library.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-20-2000; Accurate but quite problematic; A fascinating work, quite complete with excellent photographs, nature, morphology, and basic geology skills, that is totally despoiled by the fact that it presents no way to identify the samples. Unlike other works which feature...; read full review | report as inappropriate