mineralogy

Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

Cover title: Familiar rocks and minerals, North America. Covers 68 minerals and 12 rocks commonly found in North America.

An illustrated guide to the rocks, minerals, and fossils found throughout the world.

Full-color, illustrated photographs of 300 different minerals and gemstones including copper, gold, and silver; and provides information on color, luster, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, habit, and crystal system.

Photographs and captions describe the characteristics of different kinds of minerals, gemstones, and metals.

Describes minerals, what they are made of, identification of minerals, and uses for minerals including salt for flavor, diamonds for beauty, and more.

Questions and answers provide basic information about rocks and minerals, including their formation, properties, and identification.

An introduction to the characteristics, uses, and scientific and practical value of rocks and minerals with a discussion of beliefs and customs concerning them and suggestions for collecting.