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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Publication date
October 1, 1976
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
4th
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780395240472
ISBN-10
0395240476
Dimensions
1 by 5 by 7.50 in.
Weight
1 lbs.
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Original list price
$21.95
§As reported by publisher
Amazon.com says people who bought this book also bought:
Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones | Smithsonian Handbooks | Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals | Simon and Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones | National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals | A Field Guide to the Atmosphere | A Field Guide to Pacific States Wildflowers
Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones | Smithsonian Handbooks | Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals | Simon and Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones | National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals | A Field Guide to the Atmosphere | A Field Guide to Pacific States Wildflowers
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A revised and expanded edition of the classic reference pictures and describes common and rare rocks and minerals, noting their physical properties, crystal outlines, and geographical and geological environments
Amazon.com description: Product Description: This Field Guide has been, and still is, the classic and useful Field Guide. Despite its title, this is mainly oriented toward minerals. Well organized and interestingly written, this is one of the few mineralogy texts which is both readable for enjoyment, and useful to both the beginner and the expert. Part I includes an introduction on the philosophy and adjuncts of the collecting and study of minerals, briefly reviews geology and its rocks, discusses the physical properties of minerals (such as may be used to help distinguish the various species), introduces crystallography, a chemical classification of minerals written for the layman, and finally Tests, Techniques, and Tips, with many useful down-to-earth hints. Part II is Mineral Descriptions, each one with name, formula, crystal system, and visual aids in the plates which include both diagrams and photographs. Several headings in each description are in boldface: Environment, Crystal description, Physical properties, Composition, Tests, Distinguishing characteristics, Occurrence, and Interesting Facts. Also includes glossary, bibliography, index. Well organized and accurate, this little book has been used by some amateur mineralogists who, although using several more technical books during years of study, still find this one useful. Although another well-known text is the most commonly used one for college mineralogy courses, I have recommended that students also get a copy of the Field Guide. For the amateur exercising a bit of Emersonian self-reliance in the testing of his own specimens, this Field Guide is one of the very few remaining guides including good Tests (which have actually been tried before including them) under each species. Appeals to collectors to first try a few tests on extra material before turning specimens over to others such as over-burdened professionals. Also appeals to study some phase of the subject for one's own edification and enjoyment, as one will get as much out of it as he or she puts into it. This Field Guide shows you how. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Editions
Editions for the work A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
Hardcover
With Jeffrey Scovil (other contributor) |
5th edition from Houghton Mifflin (January 1, 1998)
9780395910979 | details & prices | 5.25 × 8.00 × 1.25 in. | 1.25 lbs | List price $28.00
About: Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure
About: Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure
With Jacqueline Suskin, Jeffrey Scovil (other contributor) |
5th edition from Houghton Mifflin (January 1, 1997)
9780395727782 | details & prices | 396 pages | 5.00 × 7.75 × 1.25 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $27.95
This edition also contains Go Ahead & Like It
About: Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure
This edition also contains Go Ahead & Like It
About: Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure
The price comparison is for this edition
With Ian Forbes |
4th edition from Houghton Mifflin (October 1, 1976)
9780395240472 | details & prices | 5.00 × 7.50 × 1.00 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $21.95
This edition also contains Marx and the New Individual
About: A revised and expanded edition of the classic reference pictures and describes common and rare rocks and minerals, noting their physical properties, crystal outlines, and geographical and geological environments
This edition also contains Marx and the New Individual
About: A revised and expanded edition of the classic reference pictures and describes common and rare rocks and minerals, noting their physical properties, crystal outlines, and geographical and geological environments
Paperback
With Jeffrey Scovil (other contributor), Roger Tory Peterson (other contributor) |
5 reprint edition from Houghton Mifflin (January 15, 1998)
9780395910962 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.25 × 1.25 in. | 1.10 lbs | List price $20.00
About: Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure
About: Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure
With Amanda Panitch |
5th edition from Houghton Mifflin (January 1, 1997)
9780395727775 | details & prices | 4.75 × 7.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.10 lbs | List price $17.95
This edition also contains Damage Done
About: Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure
This edition also contains Damage Done
About: Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure
With Nick Knight, Colin MacKerras |
Fourth edition from Houghton Mifflin (October 1, 1976)
9780395240496 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.25 × 1.00 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $16.95
This edition also contains Marxism in Asia
About: A revised and expanded edition of the classic reference pictures and describes common and rare rocks and minerals, noting their physical properties, crystal outlines, and geographical and geological environments
This edition also contains Marxism in Asia
About: A revised and expanded edition of the classic reference pictures and describes common and rare rocks and minerals, noting their physical properties, crystal outlines, and geographical and geological environments
Editions for the work Marx and the New Individual
Hardcover
from Routledge (April 7, 2015)
9781138885943 | details & prices | 270 pages | List price $140.00
With Douglas Kiang |
from Unwin Hyman (August 1, 1990)
9780044454328 | details & prices | List price $55.00
This edition also contains Microsoft Flight Simulator 98: Unauthorized Game Secrets
This edition also contains Microsoft Flight Simulator 98: Unauthorized Game Secrets
The price comparison is for this edition
With Frederick H. Pough |
4th edition from Houghton Mifflin (October 1, 1976); titled "A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals"
9780395240472 | details & prices | 5.00 × 7.50 × 1.00 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $21.95
This edition also contains A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
About: A revised and expanded edition of the classic reference pictures and describes common and rare rocks and minerals, noting their physical properties, crystal outlines, and geographical and geological environments
This edition also contains A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
About: A revised and expanded edition of the classic reference pictures and describes common and rare rocks and minerals, noting their physical properties, crystal outlines, and geographical and geological environments
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