What Are Crystals?

By Molly Aloian

Book Overview

Crystals are made up of minerals that have melted, cooled, and hardened into distinct shapes with regular repeating patterns. This informative book takes a look at the underground process that creates these fascinating geometric minerals, from sparkling quartz to ordinary salt, as well as where they are found and how they are mined.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778772187
• ISBN13: 9780778772187
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6