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Fifty Minerals That Changed the Course of History (Hardcover) Price: R292
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Fifty Minerals That Changed the Course of History (Hardcover)

Eric Chaline

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Fifty minerals that changed the course of history is a fascinating compendium of the metals, rocks, organic minerals, and gems that have had the greatest impact on the development of human civilization from prehistory to the present day. Entries range from gold – the king of metals and the untarnished symbol of wealth, immortality, and power – to salt, the daily staple that is found in every kitchen and on every dining table, which, at one time, was literally worth its weight in gold. Arranged in chronological order of first use, the entries are judged by their influence in four categories: commercial, practical, cultural, and scientific.

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Imprint: Struik Nature
Country of origin: South Africa
Release date: July 2012
Authors: Eric Chaline
Dimensions: 235 x 175 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 978-1-4317-0201-5
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Rocks, minerals & fossils
Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Historical geology
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LSN: 1-4317-0201-3
Barcode: 9781431702015

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