--- product_id: 80010562 title: "Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones)" price: "AR$118741" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/80010562-simon-and-schusters-guide-to-rocks-and-minerals-rocks-minerals store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # 600 full-color photos 1000+ vivid illustrations 377 detailed entries Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) **Price:** AR$118741 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔍 Unlock Earth's hidden gems with the ultimate rock & mineral bible! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) - **How much does it cost?** AR$118741 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/80010562-simon-and-schusters-guide-to-rocks-and-minerals-rocks-minerals) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Mastery:** Dive into 600 stunning full-color images that bring every rock and mineral to life. - • **Trusted Authority:** Backed by Simon & Schuster, this guide is a top-rated resource with a 4.6-star average from 482 reviews. - • **Field-Ready Format:** Compact yet authoritative, perfect for both serious collectors and curious amateurs on the go. - • **Dual-Section Design:** Navigate easily between minerals and rocks with clear, practical divisions and introductions. - • **Comprehensive Expertise:** Explore 377 meticulously detailed entries covering formation, chemistry, rarity, and more. ## Overview Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals is a visually rich, expertly organized field guide featuring over 1,000 illustrations—including 600 in full color—and 377 detailed entries. It offers practical, concise information on rock and mineral formation, chemistry, classification, and rarity, making it an indispensable resource for collectors and enthusiasts alike. ## Description An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations—600 in full color! Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster’s Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections—one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more. Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference. Review: Five Stars - Gr8 book and I am very happy and thanks desertcart Review: The best rock and mineral book by a mile - Pocket guides are okay but for me one day becoming mineralogist, Rocks and Minerals is the most comprehensive, The main reasons for this is the amount of pages dedicated to a wide range of minerals where most pocket guides fall short. There is also a an excellent section on rocks which will prove a mighty tool for identification. ## Features - Simon Schuster Inc ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #558,345 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,723 in Earth Sciences Books #48,405 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 482 Reviews | ## Images ![Simon and Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XpTP6tc0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by K***V on 6 November 2017* Gr8 book and I am very happy and thanks amazon ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best rock and mineral book by a mile *by A***Y on 26 December 2014* Pocket guides are okay but for me one day becoming mineralogist, Rocks and Minerals is the most comprehensive, The main reasons for this is the amount of pages dedicated to a wide range of minerals where most pocket guides fall short. There is also a an excellent section on rocks which will prove a mighty tool for identification. ### ⭐⭐ 良い本ではあるが・・・・。 *by H***J on 5 August 2003* 石、ミネラルのフィールドガイドである。情報量はかなりあるのだが、何といっても読みづらい。辞が細かく、また英語が分かりくい。内容的にはそれほど悪くはないのだが・・・・・残念である。英語に自信の無い方には、あまりお勧めできない。また、解説が複雑なため、フィールドに実際に持って出るのには向かないだろう。写真の質は極端に悪いわけではないが、それほど良くも無い。 ## Frequently Bought Together - Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks & Minerals - A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals (Peterson Field Guides) - National Geographic Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals of North America (Pocket Guides) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/80010562-simon-and-schusters-guide-to-rocks-and-minerals-rocks-minerals](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/80010562-simon-and-schusters-guide-to-rocks-and-minerals-rocks-minerals) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*