Rocks & Minerals

Rocks & Minerals by Cedric Rogers. Published by Triune Books, London, England, 1973. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Stain top spine of DJ, book not affected. 144 Pgs. ISBN 0856740101. The collector's and Rockhound's guide - including over 40 superlative minerals in full color. This is a practical and entertainingly written introduction to both the science of mineralogy and the pastime of mineral collecting. After describing the importance of minerals and precious stones throughout history - as ores for the making of copper, bronze and, later, iron, and as the source of gems of symbolic value in the ancient world - the text explains the nature of crystals in all their astonishing variety of forms and goes on to tell: how to know what minerals consist of and how to recognize them and know what is interesting about them; where to look for them and how to collect them; and finally, how to keep and display them. Over 200 photographs of specimens and sites. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8797.