Philip's minerals, rocks & fossils [electronic resource]
Bishop, A. C. (Arthur Clive)2012
Book
Abstract: An authoritative and practical identification guide to minerals, rocks and fossils of the world. Published in association with The Natural History Museum, this is an invaluable handbook for amateur collectors and specialists alike.
Main title:
Philip's minerals, rocks & fossils [electronic resource] / A.C. Bishop, A.R. Woolley, W.R. Hamilton.
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
London [Eng.] : G. Philip, in association with the Natural History Museum, 1999 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2012.)
Collation:
1 online resource (746 entries) : 1174 images, digital files.
Notes:
Rev. ed. of: The Hamlyn guide to minerals, rocks, and fossils / W.R. Hamilton, A.R. Woolley, A.C. Bishop. c1974.Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 336 p. : ill. (some col.)
Contents:
Minerals. Introduction; Native elements; Sulphides and arsenides; Oxides and hydroxides; Halides; Carbonates; Nitrates and borates; Sulphates and chromates; Tungstates and molybdates; Phosphates, arsenates and vanadates; Silicates -- Rocks. Introduction; Igneous rocks; Metamorphic rocks; Sedimentary rocks; Meteorites and tektites -- Fossils. Introduction; Sponges; Corals; Molluscs; Arthropods; Brachiopods; Bryozoans; Echinoderms; Graptolites; Vertebrates; Fossil land plants; Geological timescale.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781849721677 (online)9780540074297 (print)0540074292 (print)
Dewey class:
552
LC class:
QE363.8
Language:
English
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BRN:
502751
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