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# Minerals Encyclopedia: 700 Minerals, Gems and Rocks

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Buy Minerals Encyclopedia: 700 Minerals, Gems and Rocks by Hochleitner, Rupert (ISBN: 9780228103622) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: This book rocks - Lovely book full of loads of rocks and minerals. Well set out and easy to look up. Colour coded although vast majority seem to be white :-)
Review: Minerals book review - This is a very much needed up to date book about minerals. A handy encyclopaedia that covers minerals, rocks and gems, also meteorites for completeness. With some 700 different kinds of minerals and 800 colour images, this book covers all the common mineral species, plus an extensive range of the rarer attractive minerals that will delight. A wide range of images is included with common species having several images each covering the different varieties encountered. Overall, this is a superb guide for all collectors, both beginners and the more advanced. Treat yourselves folks!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 277,695 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 28 in Geology References 480 in Earth Sciences & Geography References 610 in Higher Education on Geography |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (273) |
| Dimensions  | 13.34 x 2.54 x 19.69 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 0228103622 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0228103622 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 448 pages |
| Publication date  | 28 Nov. 2022 |
| Publisher  | Firefly Books Ltd |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book rocks
*by G***T on 9 August 2025*

Lovely book full of loads of rocks and minerals. Well set out and easy to look up. Colour coded although vast majority seem to be white :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Minerals book review
*by J***N on 3 November 2022*

This is a very much needed up to date book about minerals. A handy encyclopaedia that covers minerals, rocks and gems, also meteorites for completeness. With some 700 different kinds of minerals and 800 colour images, this book covers all the common mineral species, plus an extensive range of the rarer attractive minerals that will delight. A wide range of images is included with common species having several images each covering the different varieties encountered. Overall, this is a superb guide for all collectors, both beginners and the more advanced. Treat yourselves folks!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small but thick
*by A***H on 26 August 2025*

The book is quite small in size but thick. Great colour photos and seems comprehensive. Over 700 minerals, gems, rocks and meteorites covered.

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