mineralogy

Describes in simple language the characteristics and uses of minerals and gems.

Explains what minerals are, where they come from, what their properties are, and how they are used.

Simple text and photographs describe what opals look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe what turquoise looks like, where it is found, how it is used, what makes it valuable, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe what rubies look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe what emeralds look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe what sapphires look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe what diamonds look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

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

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