Rocks and Minerals: A Field Guide

A comprehensive guide to rocks and minerals—a must-have for any rock hound’s library.

Rocks & Minerals is a field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. In this book, you’ll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. Take a deep dive into geology, including:

• Quartz • Biotite • Muscovite • Limonite • Gypsum • Olivine • Amphibole • Topaz

And many more! From beautiful gemstones to sparkling geodes and incredible volcanic formations, this guide is an engrossing overview of natural environments. Use this book to learn tips for building your own collection. Rock hounds and geologists alike will find wonderful opportunities for discovery.

Chemical formulas, recommended reading, and a glossary are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

© 2023 Cider Mill Press (Audiobook): 9781400342679

Release date

Audiobook: 12 December 2023