The Complete Illustrated Guide to Minerals, Rocks & Fossils of the World: A Comprehensive Reference Guide to Over 700 Minerals, Rocks, Plants and ... and How to Identify Them, With More Than

This work provides a complete reference for those interested in earth sciences Each section includes an introduction which explains how phenomena have formed and there are instructions on home testing methods as well as a full directory on rocks and minerals featuring over 700 in-depth specimen profiles