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# Rocks & Minerals: The Definitive Visual Guide

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Buy Rocks & Minerals: The Definitive Visual Guide 1 by Bonewitz, Ronald (ISBN: 9781405328319) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Brilliant! - Yes it's true, the print is very small, just about manageable. But to use larger type would double the size of the book which is already a good size. The photos are excellent and clear, and the amount of learning involved in writing this book is simply phenomenal! Every imaginable rock is included and several varieties of them. And while most geology books seem to assume the reader has a degree in the subject so they understand all the technical terms, this book has a GLOSSARY! Worth buying for that alone. Loads of info about each rock. For example i always wondered why many flint nodules have a white crust - the book tells me it's from weathering. So your questions are probably answered too. It's not bedtime reading as it would never send you to sleep, it's a very comprehensive reference book. Get one and you'll see i'm not exaggerating.
Review: Lots of clear colour photos. It begins with the creation of Earth and what happened to it next! - Diagrams are helpful in explaining unfamiliar terms. There is also a glossary. It takes the reader step-by-step from earliest times to present. Includes industrial uses, origin of names, history and microscopic images of materials. Very attractive and colourful. As an adult with no previous knowledge of the subject it is very enjoyable to read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 274,015 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 31 in Geology References 70 in Rocks, Minerals & Fossils 169 in Palaeontology |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (493) |
| Dimensions  | 18.7 x 2.8 x 24.2 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1405328312 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1405328319 |
| Item weight  | 1.09 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 360 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 Feb. 2008 |
| Publisher  | DK |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant!
*by T***R on 28 November 2022*

Yes it's true, the print is very small, just about manageable. But to use larger type would double the size of the book which is already a good size. The photos are excellent and clear, and the amount of learning involved in writing this book is simply phenomenal! Every imaginable rock is included and several varieties of them. And while most geology books seem to assume the reader has a degree in the subject so they understand all the technical terms, this book has a GLOSSARY! Worth buying for that alone. Loads of info about each rock. For example i always wondered why many flint nodules have a white crust - the book tells me it's from weathering. So your questions are probably answered too. It's not bedtime reading as it would never send you to sleep, it's a very comprehensive reference book. Get one and you'll see i'm not exaggerating.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of clear colour photos. It begins with the creation of Earth and what happened to it next!
*by M***D on 6 January 2022*

Diagrams are helpful in explaining unfamiliar terms. There is also a glossary. It takes the reader step-by-step from earliest times to present. Includes industrial uses, origin of names, history and microscopic images of materials. Very attractive and colourful. As an adult with no previous knowledge of the subject it is very enjoyable to read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A treasure trove of information.Suberb & Informative
*by A***K on 28 March 2012*

I bought this book just as an effort to learn more about fossils and all that relate to it.The hardback book i bought is just basically more than i could ask for.It gives you names of rocks,stones and why they are given that name, as well as some info on the person it was named after.As well as the chemical compounds and what they are used for now and in the past.The pictures are fantastic and i keep dipping into this book all the time - just don't buy this book if you have a closed mind.There are probably tons of things i have missed but it really is a fantastic book.

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