The Encyclopedia of Rocks, Minerals, and GemstonesThe Encyclopedia of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones
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Book, 2001
Current format, Book, 2001, , No Longer Available.
Book, 2001
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Rocks, minerals, and gemstones have fascinated people throughout the ages. They have been used as building materials, decoration, and have often been attributed special powers. This book, arranged in alphabetical format, describes 288 different rocks, minerals, and gems. Each entry includes beautiful color photographs, locations, basic facts, and some interesting information about each stone's uses, myths, and legends. Pages are color-coded to indicate whether each substance is a rock, mineral, or gem.
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