{"product_id":"9780241435960","title":"Rocks And Minerals","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis non-fiction field guide invites curious readers to explore Earth's rocks and minerals. It helps beginners and eager collectors identify more than 500 specimens through clear photography and concise text, while offering insight into how rocks form and why minerals look the way they do. The tone is educational and inviting, designed for readers of all ages who love hands-on science and quick, reliable reference in a compact field guide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content is organized as a practical reference with a clear visual key to distinguish rocks and minerals. Each entry provides at-a-glance technical details for quick reference, while stunning close-up photographs highlight distinctive attributes and textures. The combination of images and tightly written text makes identification intuitive and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe resource covers igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, plus a thorough look at minerals. It explains core concepts such as chemical group and composition, hardness, specific gravity, crystal cleavage, and fracture for minerals, and rock group, origin, pressure and temperature, grain size and shape, fossils, and classification for rocks. An updated edition (2021) brings the latest knowledge and specimen classification, with practical notes on equipment for field collection, making it useful in classrooms, libraries, and home study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear visual key to distinguish rocks and minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt-a-glance technical details for quick reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 600 high-quality photographs; 500+ specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth mineral features: chemical group, composition, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, fracture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock features: origin, pressure and temperature, grain size and shape, fossils, classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical notes on field collection equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners and experienced collectors will value the accessible, thorough writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with practical identification skills, a deeper appreciation for Earth's geology, and a go-to reference for ongoing exploration. It builds confidence, curiosity, and enjoyment, leaving a positive, lasting impression as a trusted resource in any geology collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540524970201,"sku":"9780241435960","price":855.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81wJv5jc1bL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776677511","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780241435960","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}