Rocks & Minerals

A Field Guide

By Evelyn Mervine, Illustrated by Vlad Stankovic, Narrated by Dr. Simona Chitescu-Weik

Price: $19.99

On Sale: 12/12/2023

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Rocks & Minerals

A Field Guide

By Evelyn Mervine, Illustrated by Vlad Stankovic, Narrated by Dr. Simona Chitescu-Weik

Price: $19.99

On Sale: 12/12/2023

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Paperback

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Paperback

About the Book

A comprehensive guide to rocks and minerals—a must-have for any rock hound’s library.

Rocks & Minerals is a field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. In this book, you’ll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. Take a deep dive into geology, including:

  • Quartz
  • Biotite
  • Muscovite
  • Limonite
  • Gypsum
  • Olivine
  • Amphibole
  • Topaz 

 

And many more! From beautiful gemstones to sparkling geodes and incredible volcanic formations, this guide is an engrossing overview of natural environments. Use this book to learn tips for building your own collection. Rock hounds and geologists alike will find wonderful opportunities for discovery.

Chemical formulas, recommended reading, and a glossary are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Product Details

ISBN: 9781400342679
Imprint: Cider Mill Press
On Sale: Dec 12, 2023
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 240
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: NATURE / Rocks & Minerals
BISAC 2: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology
BISAC 3: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Mineralogy

Dr. Simona Chitescu-Weik

Evelyn Mervine

Biography

Evelyn Mervine is a geologist and climate change expert. She has a B.A. degree in Earth Sciences from Dartmouth College, an M.Sc. degree in Carbon Management from The University of Edinburgh, and a Ph.D. degree in Marine Geology that was jointly awarded by The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. She has worked as a geologist all over the world, including in North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. She writes a geology blog called Georneys. Find her on Instagram @evelyn_georneys.

Vlad Stankovic

About the Book

A comprehensive guide to rocks and minerals—a must-have for any rock hound’s library.

Rocks & Minerals is a field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. In this book, you’ll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. Take a deep dive into geology, including:

  • Quartz
  • Biotite
  • Muscovite
  • Limonite
  • Gypsum
  • Olivine
  • Amphibole
  • Topaz 

 

And many more! From beautiful gemstones to sparkling geodes and incredible volcanic formations, this guide is an engrossing overview of natural environments. Use this book to learn tips for building your own collection. Rock hounds and geologists alike will find wonderful opportunities for discovery.

Chemical formulas, recommended reading, and a glossary are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Product Details

ISBN: 9781400342679
Imprint: Cider Mill Press
On Sale: Dec 12, 2023
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 240
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: NATURE / Rocks & Minerals
BISAC 2: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology
BISAC 3: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Mineralogy

Dr. Simona Chitescu-Weik

Evelyn Mervine

Biography

Evelyn Mervine is a geologist and climate change expert. She has a B.A. degree in Earth Sciences from Dartmouth College, an M.Sc. degree in Carbon Management from The University of Edinburgh, and a Ph.D. degree in Marine Geology that was jointly awarded by The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. She has worked as a geologist all over the world, including in North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. She writes a geology blog called Georneys. Find her on Instagram @evelyn_georneys.

Vlad Stankovic