Author: John Sinkankas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Emerald and Other Beryls
Author: John Sinkankas
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
The Geology of Burma
Author: Harbans Lal Chhibber
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
The Collector's Guide to the Three Phases of Titania
Author: R. J. Lauf
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764332685
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The mineral Titania is found in large, well-formed crystals at localities around the world. Over 100 color photos display three of the common titanium dioxide minerals: rutile, anatase, and brookite, along with a variety of interesting mineralogical phenomena. These are specimens the average collector will be able to obtain and study. The text is informative and thorough, listing the classic localities and describing both their fascinating diversity, including such phenomena as oriented growth, twinning, and pseudomorphism. The book also provides a solid explanation of the structures of rutile, anatase, and brookite and their phase relations. Their formation and geochemistry is described along with the environments in which the minerals were formed. For anyone fascinated by engaging minerals, this book will be a treasured source of useful information.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764332685
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The mineral Titania is found in large, well-formed crystals at localities around the world. Over 100 color photos display three of the common titanium dioxide minerals: rutile, anatase, and brookite, along with a variety of interesting mineralogical phenomena. These are specimens the average collector will be able to obtain and study. The text is informative and thorough, listing the classic localities and describing both their fascinating diversity, including such phenomena as oriented growth, twinning, and pseudomorphism. The book also provides a solid explanation of the structures of rutile, anatase, and brookite and their phase relations. Their formation and geochemistry is described along with the environments in which the minerals were formed. For anyone fascinated by engaging minerals, this book will be a treasured source of useful information.
The World's Finest Minerals and Crystals
Author: Peter Bancroft
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Rare specimens of minerals and crystals from private and public collections are depicted in color plates and descriptive notes.
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Rare specimens of minerals and crystals from private and public collections are depicted in color plates and descriptive notes.
The Complete Encyclopedia of Minerals
Author: Petr Korbel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789036615068
Category : Crystallography
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
A reference to more than six hundred minerals, with color photographs of each type and an explanation of their forms and properties.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789036615068
Category : Crystallography
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
A reference to more than six hundred minerals, with color photographs of each type and an explanation of their forms and properties.
Identifying Gems and Precious Stones
Author: Cally Hall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781850764267
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781850764267
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Annenbergs
Author: John E. Cooney
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.
The Complete Guide to Rocks & Minerals
Author: John Farndon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780681185814
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Discusses the physical properties of various rocks and minerals and gives instructions for collecting and identifying specimens.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780681185814
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Discusses the physical properties of various rocks and minerals and gives instructions for collecting and identifying specimens.
The Fallen Sky
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781101132388
Category : Meteorites
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Weaving natural history, memoir, and the stories of maverick scientists, daring adventurers, and stargazing dreamers, this book takes us from Antarctica to outer space to tell the tale of how the study of meteorites became a scientific passion--From publisher description.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781101132388
Category : Meteorites
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Weaving natural history, memoir, and the stories of maverick scientists, daring adventurers, and stargazing dreamers, this book takes us from Antarctica to outer space to tell the tale of how the study of meteorites became a scientific passion--From publisher description.
Topaz
Author:
Publisher: Lithographie LLC
ISBN: 9780979099892
Category : Topaz
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher: Lithographie LLC
ISBN: 9780979099892
Category : Topaz
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description