The Cosmos Guide to Minerals

Over 800 photos show 700 minerals, gemstones, and rocks in their natural and processed form, including all important color varieties. Particularly practical for identification is the nature guide's classification by streak color, hardness, and origin. All important mineralogical properties, as well as their uses and occurrences, are described in detail. Additionally, there is information on similar species and how to recognize them.


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Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstraße 5-7, 70184, Stuttgart, Germany, kosmos.de/servicecenter