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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Intended Audience
- Adult
- Inscribed
- NO
- ISBN
- 9780671244170
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
0671244175
ISBN-13
9780671244170
eBay Product ID (ePID)
217292
Product Key Features
Book Title
Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals
Number of Pages
607 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1978
Topic
Reference, General, Rocks & Minerals
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
24.9 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
4.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
78-008610
Dewey Decimal
552/.075
Table Of Content
CONTENTS PART ONE -- MINERALS INTRODUCTION TO MINERALS THE MINERALS Native Elements Sulfides Halides Oxides and Hydroxides Nitrates Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates Silicates Organic Substances PART TWO -- ROCKS INTRODUCTION TO ROCKS THE ROCKS Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks GLOSSARY INDEX OF ENTRIES ILLUSTRATION CREDITS
Synopsis
Practical, concise, and easy to use,Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Mineralscontains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections -- one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more.Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference., An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations--600 in full color Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections--one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more. Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference., An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations--600 in full color! Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections--one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more. Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference.
LC Classification Number
QE366.2.M6713
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- s***o (667)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseHardback with jacket in great condition makes this an outstanding value for the price. The book is in pristine appearance and appears to have only been slightly used if used at all. Great seller to check out.
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- s***o (667)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseHardback with jacket in great condition makes this an outstanding value for the price. The book is in pristine appearance and appears to have only been slightly used if used at all. Great seller to check out.
- c***6 (117)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseLied about the condition of book. Said it was very good but the cover and book are clearly damaged.
- s***o (667)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook in great condition for a used item. This is a serious value for the price and every frugal book buyer needs to check out this seller.