Deals with the geological occurrence of rocks minerals and gemstones and the australian localities where they can be found with particular attention to gems and ornamental stones. In my experience it s the best book for identifying rocks and minerals as it contains nearly 800 full color photographs which is extremely helpful in identifying rock and mineral specimens. See all formats and editions. The definitive guide to rocks minerals gemstones and fossils paperback february 4 2008. More information table of contents.
This rockhounding book is an excellent companion for beginners and experienced rockhounds. A great book for reading reference or exploring. By ronald bonewitz author 4 8 out of 5 stars 284 ratings. This book is really nice. The book can easily be taken out into the field as a portable guide to help you identify your rocks gems and minerals making it the best rock and mineral field guide in my opinion.
More information table of contents. Contains 360 pages with hundreds of full color illustrations and index. A gem of a book by simon basher and dan green from shale to clay to limestone all kinds of rocks and minerals are explained in this book. Better than good illustrations almost all specimens are identified in this little big reference guide small enough to carry on excursions. There are fun illustrations throughout and each rock tells about its own characteristics from the first person point of view.
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Written and designed for the beginner this book describes and illustrates the most common and interesting rocks and minerals from simple sandstone to exotic gems. Illustrated with dozens of beautiful color photographs it tells how these rocks and minerals formed. Booktopia buy rocks gems minerals fossils books online from australia s leading online bookstore. This textbook size 7 x 9 25 guidebook by ronald louis bonewitz presents interesting facts about hundreds of different rocks gems minerals and fossils. This textbook size 7 0 x 9 25 guidebook by ronald louis bonewitz presents interesting facts about hundreds of different rocks gems minerals and fossils.Pp xvi 398 with 8 color plates numerous b w photos dust jacket chipped and edge worn else very good. A great book for reading reference or exploring. Great for 101 reference guide good explanation of the basic concepts of rock hounding and identification of rocks gems and minerals. Contains 360 pages with hundreds of full color illustrations and index. Pp xvi 398 with 8 color plates numerous b w photos dust jacket chipped and edge worn else very good.
Contains 360 pages with hundreds of full color illustrations and index. Written and designed for the beginner this book describes and illustrates the most common and interesting rocks and minerals from simple sandstone to exotic gems. More information table of contents. This rockhounding book is an excellent companion for beginners and experienced rockhounds. Deals with the geological occurrence of rocks minerals and gemstones and the australian localities where they can be found with particular attention to gems and ornamental stones.
