Rocks and minerals

Pellant, Chris. (Author). Pellant, Helen (editorial consultant.). Taylor, Harry (Photographer) (photographer.).

Summary: "Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, DK's Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals' explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. A clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, then guides the reader to the correct rock entry. A concise glossary provides instant understanding of technical and scientific terms"--Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 1448736668
ISBN: 9781448736669
ISBN: 9780789491060
ISBN: 0789491060
Physical Description: 256 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
print
Publisher: London : New York : DK, 2002.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Editions may vary.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Collecting rocks and minerals -- Field equipment -- Home equipment -- Organizing your collection --How this book works -- Mineral or rock? -- Mineral formation -- Mineral composition -- Mineral characteristics -- Mineral identification -- How rocks are formed -- Igneous rock characteristics -- Types of metamorphism -- Metamorphic rock characteristics -- Sedimentary rock characteristics -- Rock identification key -- Minerals -- Rocks.