The Mineral Kingdom
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly illustrated reference work for mineralogy enthusiasts and collectors alike, The Mineral Kingdom presents a comprehensive survey of the Earth's minerals, their origins, physical properties, and the geological processes that form them. Paul E. Desautels, a curator at the Smithsonian Institution, draws on his deep expertise to guide readers through the dazzling diversity of mineral species, from common rock-forming minerals to rare and prized gemstones. The text details the classification systems used by mineralogists while making the science accessible and visually captivating for a general audience. Written with authoritative clarity and genuine enthusiasm for the subject, it illustrates how minerals are not merely scientific specimens but windows into the dynamic forces that have shaped our planet over billions of years. A treasured volume for hobbyists, students, and serious collectors, it remains a landmark work in popular mineralogy.
Author: Paul E. Desautels
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Paul Hamlyn
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly illustrated reference work for mineralogy enthusiasts and collectors alike, The Mineral Kingdom presents a comprehensive survey of the Earth's minerals, their origins, physical properties, and the geological processes that form them. Paul E. Desautels, a curator at the Smithsonian Institution, draws on his deep expertise to guide readers through the dazzling diversity of mineral species, from common rock-forming minerals to rare and prized gemstones. The text details the classification systems used by mineralogists while making the science accessible and visually captivating for a general audience. Written with authoritative clarity and genuine enthusiasm for the subject, it illustrates how minerals are not merely scientific specimens but windows into the dynamic forces that have shaped our planet over billions of years. A treasured volume for hobbyists, students, and serious collectors, it remains a landmark work in popular mineralogy.