Mineralogy & Gems

Explore Earth's natural treasures, from their primeval origins to traditional uses and modern-day appeal with this illustrated guide to rocks, mine...

With vivid photographs, this book is as much a testimony to the astonishing wonders of nature as to the ingenuity and determination of the men and ...

Find success on your rock hunts for popular gems and minerals by selecting the best locations to look for them. Agates, copper, goldyou want to fi...

Step-by-step Q&As with detailed colour photographs for easy identification. The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks & Gems is designed for e...

Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral made up of calcium sulfate dihydrate and has various applications, such as fertilizer, chalk, and plaster. This bo...

Carbon. Its in the fibers in your hair, the timbers in your walls, the food that you eat, and the air that you breathe. Its worth billions of dolla...

Gemstones have been a source of fascination for Millenia, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl, to the deep red gar...

Metal usage by humans is vigorously increasing day-by-day. Since the turn of the new millennium, human needs have mainly depended on different type...

All Earth Science students need to understand the origins, environments, and basic processes that produce igneous and metamorphic rocks. This conci...

Emerald-green hiddenite, a gem so valuable that it is said a June bug can carry away $1,000 worth, is only found in one area of North America: Alex...

Discover the common treatments and imitations plus gemstone properties, sources and typical cuts of stones, including a guide on appraisal techniqu...

Manganese (Mn) oxides are among the most reactive minerals in the earth''s surface environment, and play a significant role in adsorption, co-preci...

Explore the fascinating history and contemporary influence of turquoise as a gemstone of choice for collectors, artists, and jewelry wearers. Immer...

Discover the fascinating world of the treasures beneath your feet. Minerals and Gemstones is an accessible and informative reference guide to 300 d...