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Rocks, Minerals & Gems

The Definitive Visual Catalog of the Treasure Beneath Your Feet

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In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals themselves and open up a spectacular new world. Find out all about star stones and cat's eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which mineral once poisoned an emperor, and which gems are the rarest in the world! Features a beautiful cover with special effects!

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Rocks, Minerals & Gems, Sean Callery, Miranda Smith, Gary Ombler

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2016
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Title
Rocks, Minerals & Gems
Subtitle
The Definitive Visual Catalog of the Treasure Beneath Your Feet
Language
English
Released
2016
Format
Hardcover
Pages
224
ISBN10
0545947197
ISBN13
9780545947190
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4.25 out of 5
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In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals themselves and open up a spectacular new world. Find out all about star stones and cat's eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which mineral once poisoned an emperor, and which gems are the rarest in the world! Features a beautiful cover with special effects!