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Published
Dorling Kindersley, September 2010
ISBN
9781405359887
Format
Softcover

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A new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to rocks and minerals. 600 incredible photos, precise annotations and detailed descriptions - from the distinguishing features of rocks, to which crystal system and mineral belongs to. Covers everything from what rocks or minerals are to how they are classified and how to start a collection.

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