Complete Guide to Rocks Minerals Author:John Farndon This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, with a strong emphasis on how to build a diverse and colorful collection. an expert introduction to these geological phenomena looks at thier formation and classification, with photographs of some of the world's most bizarre and beautiful examples. Outstanding features o... more »f this title include: stunning visual guide to the origins and identification of rocks and minerals, with concisefully illustrated color profiles of over 300 speciments, 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-bystep 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 work and contains a comprehensive photgraphic directory to enable the reader to identify specimens, and describes their chemical composition and unique characteristics. A must have book for any rock collector.« less