The Illustrated Guide to Rocks & Minerals: How to Find, Identify and Collect the World's Most Fascinating Specimens, with Over 800 Detailed Photographs and Illustrations

Absolutely loving this book so far. It is extremely informative and not overwhelming with information ( as much as I want to learn, too much too soon can be daunting). Great pictures and I love that the pages are glossy. This a hardcover made to last.

I’ve always enjoyed rock hunting but never knew much about what I was picking up. Now getting into rock tumbling and wanted to learn more about various rocks and how to identify them. Having a good time reading through this, and looking forward to using it as I travel around the country while camping. Very pleased with purchase.

Item arrived on time, well packaged, no issues. Item was purchased to help indulge my interest in Geology along with being used to accent my "Blockhead" collection of assorted odds and ends (see photos). Item is "hardback" that contains color photos, color graphics, color illustrations and a Glossary in the back which gives a detailed, in-depth description of all of the samples discussed in the book. Basically, it is an Encyclopedia about Rocks & Minerals ! There's a lot of information about "Rocks" in this book..."Chuck".

As a guidebook, this is an excellent resource, particularly for those who've either a core knowledge of geology established through learning on their own or anyone who has taken a formal Geology course and want a resource other than a textbook. Make no mistake, it is not a textbook; it wasn't designed to be. While the facts are presented adequately, many underlying processes, factors, and principles are absent. This is expected of a book of this kind. At 249 pages, the book covers rocks and minerals very well and includes very good photos for examples. One aspect of the book I appreciate is its different perspective in explaining things. This gives the reader who may have had difficulty understanding a particular topic from the pages of a text or other book another opportunity to grasp the concept/facts. The book text is very well written and "just right" for the anticipated reader audience; not too simple but not overly technical either. I gave the book four stars only because of the implication of "perfect" that five stars has, but the book is probably the best of its kind I've seen. I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in rocks and minerals!

Very good book aiding in rock finds.

Beautiful.. love the details

I’m new to Geology but wanted to know more about how the landscapes of the American south west were formed and how the huge variety of rock types are found in close proximity. This book does a great job of explaining the history of the earth and the myriad geological processes that form the landscapes we see today. Lots of clear photos and tips for the beginner to help identify rock types. Weekend trips into the foothills take on a new focus as we can start to understand how it’s made!

The book was even nicer than I expected. Love looking at it.

Excellente livre ! Merci Beaucoup ,..une Trésor !

I saw a negative comment about the font size from a purchaser reviewing this book. I would say that if your eyesight is 'normal' with or without spectacles, the font size is fine. The content is excellent and well presented. Everything you need to know to identify rocks. Not sure if all rocks are included, but certainly enough content for anyone. I like the illustrations, tables and especially that the images are in 4 colour print. I'm a newbie to Rockhounding, and I have to say... I've struck gold as the first book to buy to teach me to identify rocks. Fascinating reading! I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to identify rocks and Minerals.

Atende perfeitamente o meu objetivo de conhecer e identificar os diversos tipos de pedras naturais.

Perfect for rock and minerals enthusiasts

Book is very informative and contains material that is easily understood.