Minerals and Rocks. Pocket Guide by Rupert Hochleitner is a compact, richly illustrated reference designed to help identify minerals, gemstones, and rocks. The book presents over 350 specimens in a clear layout, combining essential identification data with interesting facts about their form, occurrence, and uses.

Key features

• descriptions of over 350 minerals, gemstones, and rocks
• multiple photographs per specimen showing key features and variations
• clear layout with a color-coded margin for easy identification
• practical identification information, including streak color and other properties
• notes on crystal habit, occurrence, and applications
• appendix covering crystallographic systems and crystal shapes
• glossary and index for quick reference

Box contents

• “Minerals and Rocks. Pocket Guide” paperback book with flaps

Technical specifications

• author: Rupert Hochleitner
• series: Pocket Guide
• publisher: Multico Oficyna Wydawnicza Sp. z o.o.
• ISBN: 978-83-7763-691-6
• year of publication: 2025
• language: Polish
• format: 11 x 19 cm
• number of pages: 256
• binding: softcover with flaps
• category: guidebook