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An anthology of rocks and minerals

An anthology of rocks and minerals : (cover title)
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DK anthology of rocks and minerals (other title)

Dennie, Devin Dr (author.). Rizza, Angela (illustrator.). Ribbe, Olivier (illustrator.).

Summary: "Learn the names and features of rocks, minerals, and gems with this beautiful field guide. With notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 specimens, you'll soon be able to tell malachite from monazite and agate from amethyst. Sparkling finds from around the world are waiting just inside..."--

Record details

ISBN: 9780593846148
ISBN: 0593846141
Physical Description: print
127 pages : color illustrations, color photographs ; 22 cm
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Minerals. What is a mineral? ; Types of minerals ; Talc ; Molybdenite ; graphite ; Realgar ; Muscovite ; Sulfur ; Gypsum ; Stibnite ; Borax ; Halite ; Cinnabor ; Bismuth ; Artinite ; Galena ; Gold ; Lepidolite ; Vanadinite ; Calcite ; Pearl ; Wulfenite ; Serpentine ; Bornite ; Cerussite ; Baryte ; Jet ; Pentlandite ; Malachite ; Azurite ; Stilbite ; Chalcopyrite ; Fluorite ; Rhodochrosite ; Minerals that glow ; Wolframite ; Smithsonite ; Bastnaesite ; Apatite ; Fluorapophyllite ; Fluorapatite ; Monazite ; Chromite ; Uraninite ; Turquoise ; Opal ; Sodalite ; Skutterudite ; Rhodonite ; Hematite ; Magnetite ; Columbite ; Epidote ; Minerals in myth ; Labradorite ; Microcline ; Rutile ; Pyrite ; Jadeite ; Sperrylite ; Mining for minerals ; Olivine ; Quartz ; Amethyst ; Chalcedony ; Agate ; Zircon ; Garnet ; Beryl ; Topaz ; Corundrum ; Moissanite ; Diamond -- Rocks. what is a rock? ; How rocks change ; Sedimentary rocks ; Sandstone ; Siltstone ; Shale ; Conglomerate ; All about ores ; Limestone ; Dolomite ; Arkose ; Coal ; Igneous rocks ; Basalt ; Granite ; Gabbro ; Diorite ; Rhyolite ; Andesite ; Scoria ; Pumice ; Metamorphic rocks ; Slate ; Phyllite ; Gneiss ; Marble ; Quartzite ; Bauxite ; Rocks from space.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 7-9. DK Publishing