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This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:

- Physical and chemical properties
- Origins and geologic significance
- Gems and semiprecious stones
- How to find and collect specimens

Illustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!

Rocks, Gems and Minerals

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    A Paperback / softback by Paul R Shaffer, Herbert S Zim, Raymond Perlman

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      Publisher: St Martin's Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 14/04/2001
      ISBN13: 9781582381329, 978-1582381329
      ISBN10: 1582381321
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      Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:

      - Physical and chemical properties
      - Origins and geologic significance
      - Gems and semiprecious stones
      - How to find and collect specimens

      Illustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!

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