Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural environments in which they occur; written descriptions provide information on field marks, similar rocks and minerals, environment, areas of occurrence, and derivation of names. Includes a guide to mineral collecting and a list of rock-forming minerals
Specifications
Format:
Flexbound
Author:
National Audubon Society
Pages:
856 pages
Dimensions (IN):
4.2 x 1.3 x 7.7
ISBN:
9780394502694
Supplier/Publisher:
Penguin/Random House
Published Date:
1979