Author: Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain)Publisher:
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Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Author: British Museum (Natural History). Department of MineralogyMinerals
Author: Britannica Educational PublishingPublisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1615305823
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative volume examines the various types of minerals and their structures and classifications, as well as the physical and chemical attributes that separate one mineral from another.
Author: Museum of Practical Geology (Great Britain)
Author: Field Museum of Natural History
Author: Victoria and Albert MuseumA Collector's Guide to Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Localities of Utah
Author: James R. WilsonPublisher: Utah Geological Survey
ISBN: 1557913366
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
With the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great demand for displayable material. It has become necessary for professional geologists, hobby collectors, and commercial collectors to recognize each others existence and to try to work together within a framework of regulation, courtesy, and common sense so that material of scientific value is not lost and undue restrictions are not placed upon collecting. There is a continuing need for collectors and professionals to work together with resource managers and legislators to develop workable laws and rules affecting the collecting of minerals and fossils. This publication contains details information about collecting areas, divided by county to make for ease of use. Each collecting area contains information about the minerals, rocks, or fossils present, map recommendations, and other helpful tips on getting to the sites.
Collector's Guide to Quartz and Other Silica Minerals
Author: R. J. LaufPublisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764341618
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Quartz is prized by both mineral collectors and lapidary artists. Over 130 vivid photographs of these beautiful minerals are presented to show each mineral in its geological context. Superb examples are found in diverse geological settings from pegmatites to Alpine clefts and hydrothermal veins. The silica minerals are chemically simple, yet structurally complicated. Several high temperature and high pressure polymorphs are known. In addition to the polymorphs of silica, this book treats related minerals, including: lechatelierite, opal, and two natural clathrates, chibaite and melanophlogite. After a brief introduction, the general treatment explains the chemistry and taxonomy of the group. A section on their formation and geochemistry describes the kinds of environments where these minerals are formed. Then, entries for each mineral provide locality information and full-color photos so that collectors can see what good specimens look like and which minerals one might expect to find in association with them. An extensive bibliography is also provided.
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Author: British Museum (Natural History). Department of Mineralogy