Analyzing texture, consistency, and hardness, this book discusses minerals in depth, even including what elements are in them and where they can be found. Full-page photos illustrate the differences between minerals and show readers just how fun geology can be! Diagrams, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites, Chapter Notes.
Content Note
What is a mineral? -- Elements and minerals -- What makes a mineral a mineral? -- The importance of minerals.