Notes
A perfect first book for any child interested in starting their own rock and mineral collection, this is a fantastic introduction to the world of rocks, gems, and minerals. Children will learn all about where rocks and minerals come from, what a fossil is, and how they can go about starting their own rock collection, as well as how to identify any rocks they find. From amethyst to sandstone, common rocks and minerals are shown alongside fun facts and simple bite-sized chunks of information. A 'Which mineral have you got?' section allows children to find and match rocks and gems in their collection to those in the book.Contents
Contents : rock or mineral? -- where to find gems -- unearthing minerals -- equipment -- rock hunting -- creating a collection -- what is a rock? -- rock cycle -- granite -- obsidian -- basalt -- unakite -- pumice -- diorite -- volcanoes -- limestone -- flint -- sandstone -- shale -- coal -- fossils -- marble -- schist -- lapis lazuli -- gneiss -- slate -- hornfels -- what is a mineral? -- crystals -- mineral shapes -- identification -- hard or soft? -- polishing rocks -- quartz -- topaz -- amazonite -- haematite -- pyrite -- metals from minerals -- jade -- tourmaline -- mica -- moonstone -- chalcedony -- geodes -- garnet -- labradorite -- sodalite -- turquoise -- fluorite -- rhodonite -- glow in the dark -- cutting gems -- precious gems -- living gems -- how a pearl is made -- birthstones -- all together -- glossary -- index -- acknowledgements.
