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Rocks and Minerals
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Rocks and Minerals by Chris Pellant and Helen Pellant is a compact photographic catalogue of rocks and minerals worldwide, featuring a detailed entry on each type with crystal-clear photographs, concise text, and quick, accessible information.
The book serves as the clearest and sharpest recognition guide to more than 500 rocks and minerals. Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet - from their formation to collecting them. This compact visual guide makes identification easy and accurate, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and more.
Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colours, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated photographs to highlight the rock or mineral's distinguishing features, alongside concise details about its texture, origin, formation, and chemical composition to aid identification.
Designed for both beginners and experienced collectors, the book's introduction explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, what equipment is needed for specimen collection, and how to start and organise a collection. Learn the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, and refer to the glossary for many more technical and scientific terms.
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Rocks and Minerals by Chris Pellant and Helen Pellant is a compact photographic catalogue of rocks and minerals worldwide, featuring a detailed entry on each type with crystal-clear photographs, concise text, and quick, accessible information. The book serves as the clearest and sharpest recognition guide to more than 500 rocks and minerals. Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Rocks and Minerals by Chris Pellant and Helen Pellant is generally praised for its comprehensive coverage and detailed photographs. Reviewers appreciate the user-friendly layout and the clear, informative text that makes it accessible for both beginners and enthusiasts alike. Many find it a valuable and engaging reference for understanding the diverse features and formations of rocks and minerals.
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ISBN: 9780241435960
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 145.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 479g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Chris Pellant has been writing earth science books since the 1980s. These include The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals, Fossils of the World, and Discover Science- Rocks and Fossils. In addition to his authorial work, he runs a photographic library with his wife Helen, and is a dedicated researcher and conservationist.
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