Unearth the fascinating stories of the rocks and minerals beneath your feet
Did you know that sand and mud are technically rocks or that there are 6,145 species of minerals? Rocks & Minerals brings you closer to more than 300 of the most beautiful and important rocks, minerals, crystals, and gemstones.
Melding together science, technology, and culture, this fact-filled book will open your eyes to the varied geology all around us. Trace the natural treasures of Earth from their earliest formation to their myriad uses in the modern day. Discover the properties of flint used to form ancient tools and basalt that inspired folklore with its striking formations.
With advice on finding rocks and minerals in a range of habitats, identification notes, and the inspiration to create your own collection, this is the ultimate rockhound's companion.
| ISBN: | 9780241806722 |
| Publication date: | 24th September 2026 |
| Author: | DK |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Science and Secrets of Natural History |
| Genres: |
The Earth: natural history: general interest Popular Science Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest |
Unearth the fascinating stories of the rocks and minerals beneath your feet
Did you know that sand and mud are technically rocks or that there are 6,145 species of minerals? Rocks & Minerals brings you closer to more than 300 of the most beautiful and important rocks, minerals, crystals, and gemstones.
Melding together science, technology, and culture, this fact-filled book will open your eyes to the varied geology all around us. Trace the natural treasures of Earth from their earliest formation to their myriad uses in the modern day. Discover the properties of flint used to form ancient tools and basalt that inspired folklore with its striking formations.
With advice on finding rocks and minerals in a range of habitats, identification notes, and the inspiration to create your own collection, this is the ultimate rockhound's companion.
Rocks & Minerals features in the following genres: The Earth: natural history: general interest, Popular Science, Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest
Rocks & Minerals is available in Hardback
Rocks & Minerals was written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Rocks & Minerals has 288 pages
Yes it is part of Science and Secrets of Natural History series
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