An authoritative and practicle identification guide to minerals, rocks and fossils of the world. This new edition of a classic reference work has been completely revised, updated and redisigned, with new extended introductory sections and appendices. Published in association with 'The Natural History Museum' This is an invaluable handbook for amateur collectors and specialists alike, and is small and compact enough to carry in the pocket or rucksack.

* Over 600 specimens in full colour

* Every specimen described and illustrated on the small double page spread

* Over 300 line drawings identifying structures and features   

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A practicle, highly illustrated guide to understanding, identifying and hunting all types of fossil.

* Introduction to Geology, and the evolution of plants and animals

* More than 400 colour photos of fossil specimens, with clear, concise descriptions.

* Easy identification of fossils using classification keys

* Maps and descriptions of the world's major fossil sites  

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A fascinating, richly illustrated guide to the identification and use of gemstones. The introduction describes the geology, chemistry and properties of gems in clear and accessible terms, and also provides a valuable colour key. The main section supplies complete descriptions of a wide range of gems, with illustrations of the crystal, gem, common cuts of jewellery.

* Describes more that 130 varieties of gemstones

* Over 850 photos of gems, crystals and jewellery

* More than 50 drawings and diagrams

* World Maps of important gem locations  

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The Penguin dictionary of geology is the most extensive and authoritative guide to earth sciences available. Covering over 7,700 key terms, it explains not only the core vocabulary of 'the study of the solid earth' but also relevant terms from the related disciplines of astronomy, biology, environmental geoscience, chemistry and physics.

the result is a wide ranging and up to date dictionary that will prove essential for a student, researcher and keen amateur geologist alike.

* Gives comprehensive coverage of the core subject areas

* Provides helpful tables showing geological ages of the earth and SI units

* Defines relevant key terms from other subject areas

* Includes an extensive topic based bibliography covering all aspects of geology.  

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* Over 600 specimens illustrated in full colour on 142 plates

* Every specimen described and illustrated on the same two page spread

* Over 300 line drawings.  

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The Complete Encyclopedia Of Minerals offers a fascinating glimpes into the beautiful world of minerals. It contains hundreds of photgraphs of beautiful crystals and crystal aggregates, together with a list of well known and new discoveries of deposits for each type of mineral. The minerals are arranged into sections based on the standard classification system:

*Elements * Sulfieds * Halides * Oxides

*Carbonates * Borates * Sulfates * Phosphates

*Silicates * Organic Compunds

*Rocks, meteorites and tektites  

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