Rocks and minerals

What are sedimentary rocks. What are they made of. How they look like. How are they formed. Learn its types with characteristics, examples, fun facts, & a picture.

The new DK Nature Guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in DK's uniquely visual style. Produced in collaboration with expert consultants at the Smithsonian Institution, each guide is expertly written and will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips.From blue schist to blue granite, malachite to meteorites, and taconite to travertine, Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals is packed…

Want to impress your friend with your rock knowledge? Here are 30 types of rocks that you ought to know to get you started.

Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate.

Green is a vibrant color that’s beloved by much of humanity, reminding us of the tranquility of nature. Here is a list of 13 green crystals, rocks, minerals and gemstones that can be found in nature.

Rocks do not have a definite composition of mineral constituents. Feldspar and quartz are the most common minerals found in rocks. There are many different kinds of rocks which are grouped under three families on the basis of their mode of formation.

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Learn how to identify rocks and mineral. With basic knowledge, pictures and charts, you can learn rock, mineral and crystal identification.