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Rocks and Fossils
Minerals, Rocks and Fossils by AC Bishop, William Roger Hamilton and AR Wooley
A practical guide to indentifying minerals, rocks, and fossils. Intended for amateur
collectors and specialists alike, it is small enough to be carried in the pocket
or rucksack. It contains 145 colour plates which show typical mineral, rock and fossils
specimens.
The encyclopaedia contains more than 13,000 A-
Guide to Gems by Cally Oldershaw
An important feature of the book is a comprehensive visual identification key. This makes it easy for the reader to recognize the type of a stone, and so move on to the correct section of the book for a detailed identification. The main part of the book examines each major group of gems from every part of the world, with each group divided into clearly structured units.
Collins Gem Series Fossils and Gemstones
Rock and Fossil Hunter
Become a nature activity adventurer! Get expert tips on rock and fossil hunting and
try over 30 cool projects. Create an amazing crystal creations in a grapefruit skin
or an earth-
£5.99
Gemstone
This is a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to gemstones you
will find. From Amber to Rubellite, discover over 130 varieties of cut and uncut
stones, organic gemstones and precious metals. 800 incredible photos, precise annotations
and detailed descriptions, including everything from gemstone shapes to their composition,
will help you to identify different stones quickly and easily.
It covers everything
from what a gemstone is and where they occur to the natural properties they have
and how they have been fashioned and imitated through the ages. It is perfect for
gemstone lovers -
£9.99