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National Audubon Society field guide to North American rocks and minerals / Charles W. Chesterman ; scientific consultant, Kurt E. Lowe.
These are fully illustrated with color photographs, comprehensive field guides including extensive descriptions covering appearance, habitat, range and much more! A key by color arrangement plus color illustrations of each rock and mineral are two features of this basic guide. Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals, in many variations of color and crystal form, and the natural environments in which they occur; written descriptions provide information on field marks, similar rocks and minerals, environment, areas of occurrence, and derivation of names. Includes a guide to mineral collecting and a list of rock-forming minerals.
Record details
- ISBN: 0394502698
- ISBN: 9780394502694
- Physical Description: 850 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC, 1979.
- Copyright: ©1979
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Chanticleer Press edition." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 799-801) and index. |
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| Subject: | Rocks > Collection and preservation > North America. Minerals > Collection and preservation > North America. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | SCIENCE CHEST 1978 (Text) | 33892001126987 | Main Collection | Available | - |
