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The young rockhound's handbook /

Explains the formation of rocks and minerals and describes their location, characteristics, and identification. Also explains how to polish and cut minerals, prospect for gold, and collect specimens.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Shedenhelm, W. R. C.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Putnam, [1978]
Subjects:	Rocks > Collection and preservation > Juvenile literature. Rocks. Mineralogy.

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