This book provides a systematic introduction to rocks and minerals, their properties, classification, and origins. It covers the basic principles of geology and mineralogy, as well as the major types of rocks, such as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. With numerous illustrations and explanatory diagrams, it is an essential guide for students and enthusiasts of earth sciences.
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