Bøger af Collier Cobb

This pocket-sized reference is an essential guide for any mineral collector, geologist, or earth science student. Collier Cobb provides detailed descriptions and photos of common rocks and minerals found throughout North America, as well as helpful tips on mineral identification and classification. With its sturdy construction and compact size, this book is a practical and convenient resource for field research.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Pocket Dictionary Of Common Rocks And Rock Minerals is a reference book written by Collier Cobb and originally published in 1915. The book is designed to be a handy guide for geologists, students, and anyone interested in identifying and classifying rocks and minerals. It contains a comprehensive list of common rocks and minerals, along with their physical and chemical properties, geological formations, and uses. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy to find specific entries. The author provides detailed descriptions of each mineral and rock, including their color, texture, hardness, and crystal structure. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of many of the rocks and minerals described. This pocket-sized guide is a valuable resource for anyone interested in geology, earth science, or mineralogy, and is still widely used today as a reference for rock and mineral identification.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.