{"product_id":"gems-granites-and-gravels-knowing-and-using-rocks-and-minerals-paperback-9780521107228","title":"Gems, Granites, and Gravels; Knowing and Using Rocks and Minerals (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521107228","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGems, Granites, and Gravels\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eKnowing and Using Rocks and Minerals\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn intriguing introduction to mineralogy and to related specialities such as petrology.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eR. V. Dietrich (Author), Brian J. Skinner (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521107228, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 June 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e216 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm, 0.33 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...the authors have succeeded in producing a diverse introduction to mineralogy and some related subjects that may be of interest to the amateur or professional geologist for its historical and nomenclatural anecdotes.\"   Journal of Sedimentary Petrology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Every person on earth uses, either directly or indirectly, ten metric tons of minerals each year.' So write Dr R. V. Dietrich and Dr Brian J. Skinner in their new book Gems, Granites, and Gravels. Minerals and mineral products are involved in all aspects of our lives; we depend on them to keep us alive and ensure the continuity of our society. As a consequence, they have been a source of fascination and study throughout human history. In this book, Drs Dietrich and Skinner consider not only the beauty of minerals and rocks, but also their utility and their roles in our everyday well-being. Gems, Granites and Gravels is a valuable introduction to mineralogy and to related specialities such as petrology (the study of rocks), crystallography (the study of crystals), and soil science. Discoveries in these fields are described in a historical context, while the authors explain what minerals and rocks are, how they are distributed around the world, how we depend on them, and where to see the most beautiful specimens of both minerals and rocks. This book will appeal to anyone interested in natural history and curious about rocks and minerals, including rock and mineral collectors, students of geology, and professional geologists.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. The mineral world\u003cbr\u003e 2. Crystal realms\u003cbr\u003e 3. Mineral chemistry\u003cbr\u003e 4. Rocks\u003cbr\u003e 5. Soils, dusts, and muds\u003cbr\u003e 6. Ores and ore minerals\u003cbr\u003e 7. Building materials\u003cbr\u003e 8. Rocks and minerals in diverse environments\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Petrology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Petrology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Petrology%20%5BRBGG%5D%22\"\u003eRBGG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006420996376,"sku":"9780521107228","price":41.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521107228i.jpg?v=1694976126","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/gems-granites-and-gravels-knowing-and-using-rocks-and-minerals-paperback-9780521107228","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}