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A key for identification of rockforming minerals in thin section. Treasures of the earth rocks and minerals picture book for kids. Rocks and minerals dk handbooks by chris pellant isbn. Bk18 rocks and minerals smithsonian hand books by chris pellant this book combines 600 vivid color photos with descriptions of more than 500 specimens to highlight the chief characteristics of the rock or mineral and its distinquishing features.
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A field guide to gold, gemstones and minerals vol 1. Heartless stone a journey through the world of diamonds, deceit, and desire by zoellner, tom isbn. The former editor of the western canadian gemstone newsletter and assistant editor of british columbia rockhound magazine, he now frequently writes about wilderness adventures for various publications including the globe and mail, island explorer and rock and. Chris pellant, helen pellant, rocks and minerals isbn. Rocks and minerals photographic field guide chris pellant. A book all about rocks and minerals, in the expert reader strand. In rocks, minerals, and gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, the smithsonian handbook explains what.
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