Shows and describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, and tells how to identify rocks by testing for hardness, streak color, and density
Author: Walter Schumann
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0395511372
Category: Nature
Page: 380
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Shows and describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, and tells how to identify rocks by testing for hardness, streak color, and densityThis handbook includes more than 600 stunning color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and gems from all over the world.
Author: Walter Schumann
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0395511372
Category: Nature
Page: 380
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Shows and describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, and tells how to identify rocks by testing for hardness, streak color, and densityThis handbook includes more than 600 stunning color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and gems from all over the world.
Author: Walter Schumann
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0395511372
Category: Nature
Page: 380
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Shows and describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, and tells how to identify rocks by testing for hardness, streak color, and densityExplains the structure and composition of minerals, provides advice for gathering specimens, and offers an identification guide to more than 150 rocks and minerals & Minerals</b> is sure to delight, teach and entertain rock and mineral ...
Author: Discovery Channel (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN: 1563318032
Category: Nature
Page: 192
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Explains the structure and composition of minerals, provides advice for gathering specimens, and offers an identification guide to more than 150 rocks and mineralsWith authoritative text, clear photography, and a systematic approach, this concise guide to identification enables you to recognize each gemstone instantly.
Author: Cally Hall
Publisher: DK
ISBN: 0789489856
Category: Nature
Page: 160
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Provides a concise description of each gemstone, photographs showing characteristics and distinguishing features, and information on where gemstones are found and their natural properties.Provides detailed information regarding the physical characteristics and unique traits of more than eighteen hundred precious and semiprecious stones, as well as discussing gemstone structure, production, name origin, and symbolism.
Author: Walter Schumann
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 1454909536
Category: Science
Page: 319
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Provides detailed information regarding the physical characteristics and unique traits of more than eighteen hundred precious and semiprecious stones, as well as discussing gemstone structure, production, name origin, and symbolism.Offers information on the beauty and complexity of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, as well as on a wide variety of minerals.
Author: Chris Pellant
Publisher: Crescent Books
ISBN: 0517051486
Category: Nature
Page: 62
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Offers information on the beauty and complexity of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, as well as on a wide variety of minerals.Collecting gems and minerals: Hold the treasures of the earth in the palm of your
hand. Falls Church, VA: Sterling. Pellant, C. (2002). Smithsonian handbooks:
Rocks and minerals. New York: ... Handbook of rocks, minerals, and gemstones.
Author: Carole Cox
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9781452237619
Category: Education
Page: 352
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Grounded in theory and best-practices research, this practical text provides teachers with 40 strategies for using fiction and non-fiction trade books to teach in five key content areas: language arts and reading, social studies, mathematics, science, and the arts. Each strategy provides everything a teacher needs to get started: a classroom example that models the strategy, a research-based rationale, relevant content standards, suggested books, reader-response questions and prompts, assessment ideas, examples of how to adapt the strategy for different grade levels (K–2, 3–5, and 6–8), and ideas for differentiating instruction for English language learners and struggling students. Throughout the book, student work samples and classroom vignettes bring the content to life.... cutting through basement rocks containing a chaotic assemblage of country
rock , xenocrysts and mantle derived xenoliths . Durain A ... Gemstone : A mineral
that can be cut and polished into a gem . ... 412 A Handbook of Minerals ,
Crystals ...
Author: Parmodh Alexander
Publisher: New India Publishing
ISBN: 8190723782
Category: Nature
Page: 724
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The book will be beneficial for: * The undergraduate course in mineralogy, crystallography, petrology & economic geology. * Post graduate students for their economic geology course. * Useful as a ready reckoner for competitive examinations and job interviews and entrepreneurs in mineral industry. * Civil Engineering students will also find this book suitable for their basic courses in mineralogy-petrology. * the text, as far as possible is precise, concise and up-to-date in facts and figures, adequately illustrated and includes photographs and micro-photographs.Gemologists can take gemstones and cut and polish them into beautiful gems .
Gemstone Groups Gemstones fall into two main groups . They are the minerals
group and the organic group . Most gemstones are minerals . These are found in
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Author: Teacher Created Material
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1433313758
Category:
Page: 144
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The Rocks and Minerals Inquiry Handbook is designed to guide students through exploration of scientific concepts and features background information for each topic, hands-on activities, experiments, and science journal pages. The various student activities and experiments are inquiry based, student focused, and directly related to the focus of lessons provided in the corresponding kit (kit not included).Table 11.1 Common gangue minerals Class Mineral Oxides Quartz Limonite
Carbonates Calcite Dolomite ... In fact, the industrial minerals class also includes
(i) sedimentary rocks such as limestone, dolomite, clays, sand, gravel, diatomite,
... Gemstones – a gemstone is a semi-precious or precious natural mineral with
exceptional physical properties which, when cut and polished, can be used in
jewelry.
Author: François Cardarelli
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9781447136484
Category: Technology & Engineering
Page: 597
View: 641
This unique and practical book provides quick and easy access to data on the physical and chemical properties of all classes of materials. The second edition has been much expanded to include whole new families of materials while many of the existing families are broadened and refined with new material and up-to-date information. Particular emphasis is placed on the properties of common industrial materials in each class. Detailed appendices provide additional information, and careful indexing and a tabular format make the data quickly accessible. This book is an essential tool for any practitioner or academic working in materials or in engineering.Mineralogy and Gemstones T38. The Illustrated Guide to Rocks and Minerals.
Michael O'Donoghue. Smithmark, 1992. 192p. $24.95 ISBN 0-8317-6389-2 This
work is not comprehensive, but it will meet basic needs in most libraries. The
main ...
Author: Margaret Irby Nichols
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788131435
Category: Reference books
Page: 199
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Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics. Topics include general works, biography, philosophy, religion, language, literature, visual arts, applied sciences, sports and recreation, home life, social customs and education.... Hydrominerals and gases Native Amorphous and elements and Minerals
Crystals Cryptocrystalline Rocks compounds ... insulating raw agronomic
materials and optical materials gemstones materials materials Ferrous Chemical
metals Fe, ...
Author: Robert S. Carmichael
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9781351359184
Category: Science
Page: 756
View: 682
CRC Practical Handbooks are a series of single-volume bench manuals that feature a synthesis of the most frequently used, basic reference information. These highly abridged versions of existing CRC multi-volume Handbooks contain largely tabular and graphic data. They provide extensive coverage in a scientific discipline and enable quick, convenient access to the most practical reference information...on the spot! Leading professionals in their respective fields collaborated to provide individuals and institutions with an economical and easy-to-use source of classic reference information. The CRC Practical Handbook of PHYSICAL PROPERTIES of ROCKS and MINERALS, prepared by leaders in their specialties, has been constructed to serve as a convenient, compact, yet comprehensive source of basic information. The technical data have been compiled and selectively edited to provide an organized and definitive presentation of the physical properties of rocks and their constituent minerals. The format is primarily tabular and graphical, for easy reference and comparisons. There is also instructive textual material to present, explain, and clarify the data. This edited and abridged version of the CRC Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks, published in three volumes in 1982 - 1984, will serve as an easy-to-use source of current and useful reference information.( Bordas , 1985 ) Schumann , Walter : Handbook of Rocks , Minerals and
Gemstones . ( Houghton - Mifflin Co. , 1993 ) Shaub , B.M .: Treasures from the
Earth : the World of Rocks and Minerals . ( Crown Publishers , 1975 ) Simpson ,
Brian ...
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ISBN: UIUC:30112005525594
Category: Minerals
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Handbook of Rocks , Minerals and Gemstones by Walter Schumann . Houghton
Mifflin , New York . $ 35 , cloth ; $ 18.95 , paper . Home , office or work station
companion to the field guides on these subjects , the Handbook of Rocks ,
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ISBN: MINN:31951P002752454
Category: Natural resources
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The handbook of crystal use opens with a thorough explanation of crystal energy, including its interactions with the human energy field, and teaches readers how to extrapolate what a crystal does based on its composition, crystal structure, ...
Author: Nicholas Pearson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9781620559352
Category: Body, Mind & Spirit
Page: 416
View: 275
A full-color practical handbook of essential techniques with an in-depth directory of healing stones • Offers guidance on selecting your crystals and gemstones and step-by-step instructions on how to cleanse, charge, activate, and program them • Includes templates for crystal grids and healing layouts, recipes for crystal elixirs, and directions for crystal meditations and energy clearing with crystals • The full-color directory includes 200 different rocks, minerals, gemstones, and crystal formations, organized alphabetically and featuring the physical, psychological, and spiritual healing qualities for every stone In this in-depth yet easy-to-follow guide, crystal healing teacher Nicholas Pearson offers a full-color compendium of 200 crystals and gemstones as well as a hands-on practical handbook on crystal healing, perfect for those just beginning their crystal journey as well as long-time stone lovers seeking an all-in-one reference. The handbook of crystal use opens with a thorough explanation of crystal energy, including its interactions with the human energy field, and teaches readers how to extrapolate what a crystal does based on its composition, crystal structure, formation process, and other properties. In the chapters on techniques, Pearson offers guidance on selecting your crystals and gemstones, then step-by-step instructions on how to cleanse, charge, activate, and program them. He explains how to make crystal grids and healing layouts, including templates for both, and also discusses the numerology and geometry of crystal grids. He explores the essentials of crystal elixirs, complete with elixir recipes, and details how to perform crystal meditations, clear the energy centers and the aura, and practice more advanced techniques, such as engaging with the crystal devas, creating sacred space, and practices for spiritual hygiene and protection. The compendium includes 200 rocks, minerals, gemstones, and crystal formations, organized alphabetically and featuring full-color photographs. Each entry includes geological information and the physical, psychological, and spiritual healing qualities for every stone. Some stones, such as jasper and quartz, have multiple varieties, each given their own entries to provide a thorough reference guide for crystal healers and collectors. This accessible yet comprehensive guide offers the essentials of crystal energy healing paired with a highly illustrated stone directory to give you everything you need to know about crystal basics in one handy volume.Improve your life on all levels—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually—with this essential reference guide to 160 easily-procured crystals, minerals, and stones.
Author: Margaret Ann Lembo
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 9780738732527
Category: Nature
Page: 440
View: 293
Improve your life on all levels—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually—with this essential reference guide to 160 easily-procured crystals, minerals, and stones. Packed with practical knowledge and 190 beautiful full-color photos, this easy-to-use handbook will teach you all about the gemstone world. Each page provides you with concise information: stone name and properties, color, corresponding chakra, planet, element, zodiac sign, numerological association, and mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual uses. Margaret Ann Lembo's metaphysical crystal directory will also give you Mohs scale ratings, divinatory meanings, and a series of positive affirmations for each stone. Learn how to charge, cleanse, and use gemstones in healing grids, plus how to use them as oracles for personal development and spiritual awakening. Praise: "When energetically used with the understandings and tips provided in this A–Z essential guide, all good things are possible. Your 'everything' go-to for crystals!" —Cyndi Dale, bestselling author of The Complete Book of Chakra Healing and Beyond Soul Mates "A must-have guide for anyone who even enjoys picking up rocks. Her straight-from-the-hip approach is matched by her passion, love and knowledge of each and every geode, multifaceted crystal, and everything in between." —Joan Ranquet, author of Communication with All Life... Israel , 321 Handbooks and Tables in Science and Technology , 779
Handicapped Funding Directory , 491 Harewood ... 933 Handbook of Private
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Author: G. Kim Dority
Publisher: Libraries Unltd Incorporated
ISBN: UOM:39015034861248
Category: Reference
Page: 372
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Provides an annotated list of reference works related to social science, history, political science, geography,education, recreation, business, art, music, theater, religion, linguistics, literature, and science