Beginner's Guide to Minerals & Rocks

What is the Difference between a mineral and a rock?

Where do they come from?

How do I start collecting?

Beginner's guide to Mineral's and Rocks is a stunning introduction to the natural wonders that are literally under our feet. Written by Joel Grice, Curator of Minerals at the Canadian Museum of Nature, this highly Detailed visual reference will show you:

• How to identify and classify minerals and rocks 
• What you will need out in the field 
• Various geological locations in Canada
• Physical properties of minerals and rocks, and how to test them.