Fortunes in Minerals, Including Uranium: Simple Tests and How to Make Them By Ion L. Idriess

Author: Ion L. Idriess
Publisher: Angus and Robertson
Place Published: Sydney
Year: 1967
Format: Hardcover
Pages: x, 310 pages
ISBN: 020794332X
Type of Book: Prospecting / Minerals / Australian Reference / Geology

Description

Fortunes in Minerals, Including Uranium is a practical prospecting and mineral identification guide by well-known Australian author Ion L. Idriess. First published during an era of strong public interest in mineral discovery and uranium prospecting, this book explains simple tests for identifying minerals and how to carry them out.

Illustrated throughout, the volume covers mineral classification, field testing and practical prospecting knowledge, making it a fascinating reference for collectors of Australian mining history, geology books, prospecting guides and works by Ion L. Idriess.

Condition

Used hardcover. No dust jacket. Tanning to page edges. Notations and gift inscription on inside cover.

Why You’ll Love It

A collectable Australian prospecting guide by Ion L. Idriess, ideal for readers interested in minerals, uranium prospecting, geology, mining history and vintage practical reference books.