Ultimate Rockopedia
Ultimate Rockopedia Where do diamonds come from? How did Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon form? What makes gems sparkle? Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our…
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Ultimate Rockopedia
Where do diamonds come from? How did Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon form? What makes gems sparkle?
Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Find answers to these questions and many more in this rockin' reference book.Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! You'll discover how they form, what makes them unique, and most importantly, how to identify them in your own backyard.
Complete with the origin and description of some of the most important rock-forming minerals, readers will discover how some of the most beautiful and precious stones on the planet are created by the Earth itself. Each chapter includes dozens of profiles of amazing rocks and minerals, fun facts, sidebars, photo galleries, and more. At the end of the book