Alan Woolley Knihy

A field guide identifying over eighty rocks, minerals, and fossils offers information on their appearance, properties, and natural locations.

This book describes the geologic formation of rocks and minerals and includes the fascinating process by which crystals are formed. One chapter gives guidance on the practicalities of building a mineral collection. This book covers so much information of interest to any "rock hound".

Line drawings and color photographs enhance a field guide that describes the appearance, formation, and structure of hundreds of specimens

An authoritative and practical identification guide to minerals, rocks and fossils of the world. This new edition of a classic reference work has been completely revised, updated and redesigned, with new extended introductory sections and appendices. An invaluable handbook for amateur collectors and specialists alike, this book is small and compact enough to carry in the pocket or backpack. Over 600 specimens in full colour Every specimen described and illustrated on the same double-page spread Over 300 line drawings identifying structures and features"