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Philip's minerals, rocks & fossils A.C. Bishop, A.R. Woolley, W.R. Hamilton.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London [Eng.] : G. Philip, in association with the Natural History Museum, 1999 2012.)Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (746 entries) : 1174 images, digital filesContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
Other title:
  • Philip's minerals, rocks, and fossils
  • Minerals, rocks & fossils
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 552 21
LOC classification:
  • QE363.8 .B57 1999
Online resources:
Contents:
Minerals. Introduction; Native elements; Sulphides and arsenides; Oxides and hydroxides; Halides; Carbonates; Nitrates and borates; Sulphates and chromates; Tungstates and molybdates; Phosphates, arsenates and vanadates; Silicates -- Rocks. Introduction; Igneous rocks; Metamorphic rocks; Sedimentary rocks; Meteorites and tektites -- Fossils. Introduction; Sponges; Corals; Molluscs; Arthropods; Brachiopods; Bryozoans; Echinoderms; Graptolites; Vertebrates; Fossil land plants; Geological timescale.
Abstract: An authoritative and practical identification guide to minerals, rocks and fossils of the world. Published in association with The Natural History Museum, this is an invaluable handbook for amateur collectors and specialists alike.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Ebook Ebook NMC Library Credo Reference Online QE363.8 .B57 1999 EBOOK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available online - NMC Login required 519175

Rev. ed. of: The Hamlyn guide to minerals, rocks, and fossils / W.R. Hamilton, A.R. Woolley, A.C. Bishop. c1974.

Includes bibliographical references.

Minerals. Introduction; Native elements; Sulphides and arsenides; Oxides and hydroxides; Halides; Carbonates; Nitrates and borates; Sulphates and chromates; Tungstates and molybdates; Phosphates, arsenates and vanadates; Silicates -- Rocks. Introduction; Igneous rocks; Metamorphic rocks; Sedimentary rocks; Meteorites and tektites -- Fossils. Introduction; Sponges; Corals; Molluscs; Arthropods; Brachiopods; Bryozoans; Echinoderms; Graptolites; Vertebrates; Fossil land plants; Geological timescale.

An authoritative and practical identification guide to minerals, rocks and fossils of the world. Published in association with The Natural History Museum, this is an invaluable handbook for amateur collectors and specialists alike.

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