Rocks and Minerals: A Field Guide

Written by Evelyn Mervine and Vlad Stankovic

Narrated by Dr. Simona Chitescu-Weik

A comprehensive guide to rocks and minerals—a must-have for any rock hound’s library.

Rocks & Minerals is a field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. In this book, you’ll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. Take a deep dive into geology, including:

• Quartz
• Biotite
• Muscovite
• Limonite
• Gypsum
• Olivine
• Amphibole
• Topaz 

 

And many more! From beautiful gemstones to sparkling geodes and incredible volcanic formations, this guide is an engrossing overview of natural environments. Use this book to learn tips for building your own collection. Rock hounds and geologists alike will find wonderful opportunities for discovery.

Chemical formulas, recommended reading, and a glossary are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cider Mill Press
• Release date: Dec 12, 2023
• ISBN: 9781400342679

Evelyn Mervine

Evelyn Mervine is a geologist and climate change expert. She has a B.A. degree in Earth Sciences from Dartmouth College, an M.Sc. degree in Carbon Management from The University of Edinburgh, and a Ph.D. degree in Marine Geology that was jointly awarded by The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. She has worked as a geologist all over the world, including in North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. She writes a geology blog called Georneys. Find her on Instagram @evelyn_georneys.