A fully illustrated, authoritative and easytouse guide a golden guide from st. Harry taylor a comprehensive introduction explains how and where to find rocks and minerals, and makes identification of specimens simple. This was a hard back book and had the same exact information and layout as the smaller sized paperback titled rock and minerals listed as a smithsonian handbook. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The complete book of rocks and minerals hardcover sept. The complete book of rocks and minerals by chris pellant. Then determine the texture of the rock and based on the two, identify t he rock name. The complete guide to rocks and minerals by hermes house.