In this illustrated guidebook, Richard M. Pearl provides practical information on the origin, geographic location, chemical content, and use of more than 125 important rocks and minerals. He has devised a definitive system of identification: four keys to recognizing rocks, seven keys to recognizing minerals...and he outlines the most effective method of labeling, classifying, and displaying a collection of specimens. 46 full color illustrations and 156 drawings.

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