Rocks and Minerals: How We Identify Them

Distinguishes the basic patterns, textures, and composition of rocks and demonstrates various tests for identifying mineral elements and compounds. Discusses briefly how various kinds of rocks were formed and provides close-up photography of many rock and mineral samples. Illustrates methods of mineral identifcation by either color, "streak," hardness, crystalline structure, luster, cleavage, or specific gravity.

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Bertram G. Woodland

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