Encyclopedia Rock Minerals book Quartz Calcite Fluorite Start Price USD 31.99 Current Price USD 31.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, December 05, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Location Leavenworth, Kansas See more about 'Encyclopedia Rock Minerals book Quartz Calcite Fluorite' Description Over 10,000 Books on Hand! Use key word search for more selections Search in Collector Book Store Search titles and descriptions 913-651-0600 — Hours: 9am - 4pm CST 724 Deleware Street - Leavenworth, KS 66048 Christmas shopping? Yes, we can ship anywhere - even to your loved ones cross country or overseas Our books are stocked ON HAND in our store - not (maybe) in a someone else's "drop-ship warehouse". Most orders ship within 24 hours - at no extra cost to you! Call us to expedite your order! 913-651-0600 FAST PRIORITY SHIPPING will arrive by Christmas! SKU ACC-2006-0754815412-X4 (click for larger image) Encyclopedia Rock Minerals book Quartz Calcite Fluorite ISBN:  0754815412 Complete Book Title:The Practical Encyclopedia of Rocks & MineralsAuthor:John FarndonBinding Type:Hard Cover with dust jacketCopyright Date:2006Number of Pages:256Size:9.25 x 12 in.Book Subject:Rocks / MineralsInternational Customers:This item WILL NOT fit in a Global Priority unpadded flat envelope.Domestic Customers:This item ships BOXED. Calculate Shipping Here eBay Customers - Pay Here We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, with a strong emphasis on how to build a varied and colorful collection. An expertly written introduction looks at the formation and classification of the many rocks and minerals in existence, with color photographs of some of the world's most bizarre and beautiful examples. It clarifies the impact of factors such as time, weather, erosion and the Earth's movements on the evolution of rocks and minerals in the landscape, and the part played by natural phenomena such as volcanoes and earthquakes. There are also many tips on using geological equipment, maps, tools, and home testing techniques to identify some of the most interesting and collectable specimens in the field. A comprehensive photographic directory illustrates over 300 examples of rocks and minerals from all over the world. Specimens are logically grouped according to their chemical composition and characteristics. All entries include identification aids for quick reference, plus topical information on how rocks, minerals, and gems are used in industry. With over 800 photographs and artworks in the book, this is the only visual encyclopedia and field guide you will ever need on a richly consuming and fascinating subject. A stunning visual guide to the origins and identification of rocks and minerals, with concise, fully illustrated color profiles of over 300 important specimens Includes tips for the amateur geologist on how to extract samples safely, clean and store specimens, and build a unique and colorful collection Provides step-by-step instruction on simple home testing techniques, to gage color, hardness, cleavage, luster, tenacity, transparency, and other features An expert introduction looks at the development of rocks and minerals around the world, featuring bizarre and beautiful landscapes and explanatory artworks A comprehensive photographic directory enables the reader to identify specimens, and describes their chemical composition and unique characteristics Checkout Here Shipping Cost Contact Us Questions Infopia :: Leaders in Listing Innovation Place a Bid!