Guide to rocks and minerals

Describes several kinds of metamorphic rocks, such as marble, quartzite, slate, and schist, covering their formation and properties.

Photographs and text describe what granite and other igneous rocks are, how they are formed and used, and the various kinds of igneous such as basalt, obsidian, and gabbro.

Photographs and text describe what sedimentary rocks are, how they are formed and used, and the various kinds of sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, and ironstone.

Describes several kinds of rocks and minerals, including quartz, mica, beryl, diamond, and others, covering their formation and properties.