A Photographic Guide to Rocks & Minerals of New Zealand

A reprint under a new ISBN, this handy reference guide will help you recognise and make sense of common (and some rare) rocks and minerals. Most are found on beaches and hillsides, in streams and elsewhere around the country. The introduction provides an overview of rocks and minerals, and contains diagrams and illustrations pointing out important details to be observed in the field. Observation is the key to identifying rocks and minerals: outwardly they can appear very similar but there are special visual clues to be deciphered before accurate identification is assured. With expert descriptions and full colour photographs, this book provides all the information you need to identify the 28 minerals and 53 rocks that are most commonly seen in New Zealand. Almost every kind of rock found on Earth can be seen in New Zealand, and most of the common minerals too. Some of the rarer 'home grown' rocks and minerals and those with special value to Maori are also included.

Dr NickMortimer has been a New Zealand basedprofessional geologist for more than 25 years. His areas of expertise includemineralogy, structural geology and tectonics. Hamish Campbell has been aprofessional geologist in New Zealand for more than 30 years and is best knownfor his role as geologist and science commentator at Te Papa. Margaret Lowis happiest behind a camera and works as a science photo-librarian andphotographer.  

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.