Mineralogy, gold a.m.

Only in german language available

Only in german language available

Only in german language available

Only in german language available

Only available in German!Captivating and evocative photographs turn this lovingly designed illustrated book into a remarkable experience.The impressive images reveal the mysterious world below ground and offer an authentic glimpse into the historic mining landscapes of Rhineland-Palatinate and the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark.Accompanying the images is fascinating information on mining history, rocks, ores, and the geological processes behind their formation. Numerous visitor mines and show caverns are featured, along with their unique characteristics, exhibits, and historical backgrounds. Useful tips for tours and worthwhile sightseeing destinations in the surrounding area make the book a great companion for explorers. An impressively illustrated book for anyone who is passionate about mining, minerals, geology, and the Earth’s history and who wants to discover the fascinating world underground.Published: 2026288 pagesHardcover150 g Magna Volume paper

With 13 first-class mineral photos in poster quality.Photo calendar format 30 x 40 cm with handy spiral binding.

Only in german language available!

Only in german language available

Tourmaline crystals are not only much sought after gemstones but also are highly interesting as study objects, because on them the formative forces in the mineral kingdom create an impressive richness of shapes and colors. Especially the research of the inner of dark or even black crystals is very exciting. When slices of such crystals are ground thinner, beautiful fine structures appear out of the dark. This is the way in which fantastic and detailed picture worlds have been discovered; they are presented in this book as TourmalineArt and put into a natural scientific framework, but which is generally understandable.The author has been dealing for more than 20 years with the aesthetics of the color pattern and their mineralogical interpretation; he put together the very best and most interesting of thousands of crystals in this book. The fantastic photos of the hidden structures within tourmalines make this book a feast for the eyes also for the lay public.2015. [in German and English] – 272 pp., c. 650 coloured figures.

in German language.By Dr. Rupert HochleitnerMinerals - Fossils - Rocks - Children's nature guideHow are fossils formed? What makes diamonds so valuable? What do streak color and hardness have to do with value? The KOSMOS children's nature guide shows the 85 most important minerals, fossils and gemstones. It also provides useful tips and tricks for identifying, recognizing and collecting rocks. In addition to practical identification flaps and lots of extra info on the respective species, the book also offers numerous hands-on ideas, e.g. how children can prepare fossils themselves or store their own mineral collection properly. Recommended by NABU. Sustainably produced using the cradle-to-cradle process.112 pages with 300 color photos, reading age: 8-14 years, 3rd edition 2023.