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Minerals
$53.70
Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative volume examines the various types of minerals and their structures and classifications, as well as the physical and chemical attributes that separate one mineral from another.
Series: Geology: Landforms, Minerals, and Rocks
Interest Level: Grades 9-12
Reading Level: Grade 10
ISBN: 9781615305827 (E-book)
Copyright: ©2012
Pages: 360
“This book has a plethora of information about the properties of different types of minerals. [...] It would be an excellent research tool.” —Carol Bookmiller, West Allegheny High School, August 2012