Rock & mineral - R. F. Symes

The rocks and minerals beneath our feet are often ignored
overlooked or misunderstood.
This dazzling collection of specially commissioned photographs opens our eyes to their amazing beauty
variety and importanceStarting with the physical composition of the Earth
the book explains how rocks and minerals are classified and how they are formed.
Discover how landscapes evolve
how cave systems develop
how the sand and pebbles of the seashore originate
and how and where precious minerals
metals
and gems are mined.Produced in association with the Natural History Museum
London
Rock & Mineral is a compelling introduction to the Earth's geology and how we use its natural resources for building
industry
energy
sculpture
coins
and jewellery.