Hands-On Mineral Identification

Hands-On Mineral Identification
Hands-on Mineral Identification is a multimedia "field guide" helps you to identify over 14,500 mineral names and synonyms for both beginners and serious collectors. Hands-on Mineral Identification provides detailed identification information on 500 of the most common mineral species, background information, full color animations, and photographs on physical characteristics of minerals. Watch actual video demonstrations of physical property tests and read a detailed explanation of crystal classification systems -- all narrated by the author! The searchable database includes physical properties, rotatable 3-D crystal shapes, full color photographs, crystal class, worldwide localities, and mineral associations for each species. You can even print your search results.
Eight Integrated Modules

* Introduction
* Mineral Names, Nomenclature, and Classification
* Color and Streak
* Luster
* Hardness