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A classic and still the best
There isn't one single aspect of field collecting and processing minerals that Mr. Sinkankas has neglected in this class... more info

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decent general text, difficult to read
This text is difficult to read, as it is written in a very information-dense style. The figures are often very busy, as... more info

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Invaluable Identification Guide
As a user of this book as a student of Geology I can highly recommend it. There is no douth in my mind that this remain... more info

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A cross-culture treasury of legends, and a first-rate addition to mythology and folklore reference shelves.
Now in a new revised and reformatted edition, Gems in Myth, Legend, and Lore is an in-depth examination of the supposed ... more info

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It was small
I was expecting a regular sized book and was surprized when I got this to find that it was only about 3" tall with small... more info

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great book
I am Earth Sciences student too. This book is really great for petrology. As I am 1st year student and don't know minera... more info

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amazingly good
I just finished reading the Fred Ward books "Diamonds" and "Rubies and Sapphires" in his gem series, and I was very pl... more info

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Nature of Diamonds.
This is a good book which provides us enormous amount of information about the history and the composition of diamonds. ... more info

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Outstanding! Best carbonate petrography book out there!!
Every carbonate petrographer should have this book. I use it on a daily basis, it's litarally attached to my hip. gives... more info

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