O'Donoghue, Michael

Illustrates and describes a worldwide selection of rocks and minerals with information on identification, classification, crystalline properties, distribution of major deposits, and advice on collecting specimens. Includes photographs.

Spiral-bound. A guide to a wide variety of rocks and minerals. Encourages the first-hand examination of specimens in the field.

Describes how rocks and minerals are made, where you can find them, and gives identification details.