Rocks are found everywhere on Earth, and come in various sizes, shapes, colors, and textures. Some can be used to build roads, while others are used for making

A contemporary successor to the Louis V. Pirsson and Adolph Knopf editions, providing a guide and reference that explains how rocks occur, their commercial usag

This volume deals with sulphates, carbonates, phosphates and halides, incorporating recent advances in investigative techniques. Each mineral chapter has sectio

Identify rocks and minerals with this book. Gives a description.

What is the difference between a rock and a mineral? Readers will learn the answer to that and much more in this fascinating informational text! Igneous rock, s