Kurt E Lowe
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c1995
Physical Desc
850 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural environments in which they occur; written descriptions provide information on field marks, similar rocks and minerals, environment, areas of occurrence, and derivation...