The Hamlyn Guide To Minerals, Rocks And Fossils
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A classic field reference guide in the natural sciences, The Hamlyn Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to geology and palaeontology for enthusiasts and students alike. Written by three expert authors, it details the identification of hundreds of minerals, rock types, and fossils through precise descriptions and visual guidance. The guide instructs readers on the key physical and chemical properties used to distinguish specimens in the field and at home, making it an indispensable companion for collectors and hobbyists. Authoritative yet approachable in tone, it illustrates the formation processes behind rocks and minerals while chronicling the fossil record through geological time. A thoroughly practical resource, it remains one of the most trusted pocket guides in its field.
Author: W.R. Hamilton, A.R. Woolley, A.C. Bishop
Format: Paperback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A classic field reference guide in the natural sciences, The Hamlyn Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to geology and palaeontology for enthusiasts and students alike. Written by three expert authors, it details the identification of hundreds of minerals, rock types, and fossils through precise descriptions and visual guidance. The guide instructs readers on the key physical and chemical properties used to distinguish specimens in the field and at home, making it an indispensable companion for collectors and hobbyists. Authoritative yet approachable in tone, it illustrates the formation processes behind rocks and minerals while chronicling the fossil record through geological time. A thoroughly practical resource, it remains one of the most trusted pocket guides in its field.