Black - Light Magic Precious and Beautiful Stones uncut uncut Smoky Quartz Citrine Amethyst. Willemite Fluorite In sunlight , malachite , one of the copper ores , is green . It is green because it reflects the green of the sunlight that ...
There are two ways in which a mineral may break: it may cleave, to produce even surfaces, or it may fracture in an irregular way. Most minerals fracture, but not all minerals cleave. This is a product of the internal atomic structure of ...
Discover the secrets of geology, from intricate fossilised plants and animals through to a great variety of minerals and crystals; unlock the mysteries of the ground beneath our feet, from how rocks are formed to how meteorites crash to ...
Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book
Gold is still found where it always was ; in streams where it flows after falling from mountainsides , pushed there by rushing , melting snow , as well as on and in the mountains themselves . Why has gold always been so valuable ?
Rocks and Minerals
Presents a variety of science projects on the topic of rocks and minerals and offers tips on project presentation.
Explores the world of rocks and minerals, including their formation, classes, and uses.
Introduces the different types of, and uses for, rocks and minerals, and discusses how they are formed.
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Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals Learn how rocks are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors.
An introduction to rocks and minerals, their types, origins, and uses.
Useful for beginners and serious collectors alike, this handy volume features special color photography of specimens from the Natural History Museum in London, which holds one of the largest collections in the world. •Beautiful color ...
A whimsically illustrated survey of the earth's rocks and minerals explores some of the many ways they have been transformed into usable materials from talcum powder to silver jewelry, in a reference complemented by a bonus activity ...
Rocks help keep people healthy through vitamins and minerals. For more information, read Geologists: From Pythias to Goldring, another book in the Mission: Science series.
Explore the diverse world of rocks and minerals with this compact and easy-to-use guide. Covers every major group of rocks and minerals, from malachite to meteorites.
Real World Science: Rocks and Minerals, provide background on rocks and minerals, what they are and how they form, how rocks change, and the uses of rocks and minerals.
New photography makes the rocks and minerals pop, revealing their color and texture, while the text gives all the facts and data to turn budding rock collectors into experts.
Identifies more than four hundred rocks and minerals, explains how rocks form, and suggests clothing, equipment, and techniques for fieldwork
Hobbyists, collectors, and colorists will enjoy learning about 36 different rocks and minerals with illustrations of smoky quartz, amethyst, malachite, emerald, celestite, crazy lace agate, aragonite, garnet, and many more.