A comprehensive, illustrated identification guide for beginners and serious collectors alike, featuring special color photography of specimens held at the Natur

An introduction to the American Museum of Natural History's collection, and a concise guide to minerals and gems. The book displays 300 specimens from the museu

Discusses the different kinds of rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and their various uses.

The collection of natural mineral crystals housed at the Houston Museum of Natural Science is the finest and best known in the world. Now the treasures of this

A comprehensive introduction explains how and where to find rocks and minerals, and makes identification of specimens simple.