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A Golden Guide to Rocks, Gems and Minerals

$8.99

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on physical and chemical properties, origins and geological significance, gems and semiprecious stones, and how to find and collect specimens. Illustrated in full color throughout, this is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors. Informative, enjoyable, easy to read. Describes 141 minerals.

 

  • Publisher: ‎ St. Martin’s Press in 2001
  • Language: ‎ English
  • Softcover: ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1582381329
  • Dimensions: ‎ 4 inches x 6 inches
  • Written by Paul R. Schaffer and Herbert S. Zim
  • Illustrated by Raymond Perlman
  • Audience: Adult, General

 

All proceeds generated through the sale of Smokies Life merchandise go to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to support projects and services.

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A Golden Guide to Rocks, Gems and Minerals

$8.99

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on physical and chemical properties, origins and geological significance, gems and semiprecious stones, and how to find and collect specimens. Illustrated in full color throughout, this is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors. Informative, enjoyable, easy to read. Describes 141 minerals.

 

  • Publisher: ‎ St. Martin’s Press in 2001
  • Language: ‎ English
  • Softcover: ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1582381329
  • Dimensions: ‎ 4 inches x 6 inches
  • Written by Paul R. Schaffer and Herbert S. Zim
  • Illustrated by Raymond Perlman
  • Audience: Adult, General

 

All proceeds generated through the sale of Smokies Life merchandise go to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to support projects and services.

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