Rock and gem
(Book)
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Published
New York : DK Pub., 2005.
Edition
First American edition
Physical Desc
360 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ft. Walton Beach - Adult nonfiction | 553.8 BONEWITZ | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : DK Pub., 2005.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Cover subtitle: The definitive guide to rocks, minerals, gems and fossils.
General Note
Includes index.
Description
From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth s buried treasures. Specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock, mineral, and fossil entry contains a photograph of the specimen together with lively, wide-ranging text describing its qualities and history of use. In addition, a detailed, at-a-glance reference panel provides key data for identification and classification.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bonewitz, R. L., Carruthers, M., & Efthim, R. (2005). Rock and gem (First American edition). DK Pub..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bonewitz, Ronald Louis, Margaret Carruthers and Richard, Efthim. 2005. Rock and Gem. DK Pub.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bonewitz, Ronald Louis, Margaret Carruthers and Richard, Efthim. Rock and Gem DK Pub, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bonewitz, Ronald Louis,, Margaret Carruthers, and Richard Efthim. Rock and Gem First American edition, DK Pub., 2005.
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