Minerals

By: Rafferty, John P.

Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative volume examines the various types of minerals and their structures and classifications, as well as the physical and chemical attributes that separate one mineral from another.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1615304894
• ISBN13: 9781615304899
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12