Our Minerals – 200 Rocks, Gemstones and Minerals
This nature guide describes the 200 most important rocks, gemstones and minerals. Its clear layout and highlighting of special features make the book an ideal companion for beginners. Large colour photos, descriptions of physical and chemical properties, information on possible confusion with other minerals and their occurrence help with successful identification.
Theauthor Rupert Hochleitner has a doctorate in mineralogy. His books on mineral identification have been published in fourteen languages. He was editor-in-chief of the mineral magazine LAPIS for many years. Since 1993, he has been deputy director of the State Mineral Collection in Munich.
