Rocks and minerals for the collector.

Rocks and minerals for the collector by Ann P. Sabina Download PDF EPUB FB2

This is a wonderfully illustrated and very informative book on over 2, types of minerals with approximately color photographs. Information includes composition, crystal formation, color, streak, luster, physical properties, distinguishing characteristics, methods of identification, environment, geographical occurence, and variety.5/5(2).

The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals Hardcover – July 1, out of 5 stars Best beginner book for collectors.

Reviewed in the United States on Febru Verified Purchase. Couldn't have asked for a better book for beginners. I would highly recommend this book to anyone getting into rock/mineral collecting!/5(32). Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses - Kindle edition by Polk, Patti.

Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses/5(). The color of all the Gems and Minerals was perfect.

For collecting it is a must. This book has four chapters: (1) minerals and gems, (2) rocks, (3) shells, and (4) fossils. The title does not include any mention of shells, but in fact approximately 1/3 of this book covers shells - this is more than any /5(4).

Perfect for budding geologists ages 6–9, this colorful reference book delves into more than different types of rocks, minerals, gemstones, crystals, and fossils, explaining what each one is, how it’s formed, and how it’s been utilized throughout history/5().

Prospecting for Gemstones and Minerals is the best book to teach you about mineral collecting Prospecting for Gemstones and Minerals is a perfect primer to understanding where to find rocks.

Deposits are explained, how to find them, what is inside of them, and how you can get crystals out of the ground. Handbook of Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones by Walter Schumann Only $ A handbook that explains rock, mineral and gem identification along with a huge reference section with hundreds of photos.

Great for beginners or experienced. A 5" x 7 1/2" paperback with pages. More information. Product Description. "Rock & Mineral Collecting: A Beginners Guide to Finding, Valuing and Profiting from Rocks and Minerals" is for anyone who wants to know how they can find rocks and minerals and sell them on for a profit/5(14).

A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals (Peterson Field Guides) has been completely updated for this fifth edition, and includes color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and geologic formations.

Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structures. Rocks & Minerals For Sale. We have a wide variety of minerals available from common every day quartz and pyrite to those rare specimens of wulfininte, ruby and emerald.

Some must haves for your collection and educational kits of rocks, minerals, or both. and pieces for schools, teachers, and begining collectors. All of these books were written by Captain John Sinkankas, a well noted and respected author who has a way of explaining things that many thousands of people have enjoyed and understood.