Re: Small book for identifying rocks


"Cantabridgian" <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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robotiser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hello all. Is there some sort of small book that could be used by
non-geologists on family outings to identify rocks? The sort of thing I
imagine would be a small book you could carry with you, and if you find
a rock or rock formation, you could follow some sort of checklist or
branching path to find out what it is and learn something about it. A
book suitable for use while accompanying a seven year old would be
best.

I live in the East Midlands of the UK, in case this makes a difference.


I don't know of any in particular. Also, identifying rocks positively in
the field is rather difficult in some cases - though fairly easy in
others.

Try Amazon.co.uk and put in search "rocks" or "rocks and minerals"

I saw a few there but I don't know how simple you want them. It's useful to
look at what other customers also checked out there. The Dorling Kindersley
ones look good for kids.

Fizz


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