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Rocks and Minerals by Frederick H. Pough (Peterson Field Guide)
lilacashes :
t has a unique system that show exactly what features to look for to tell one species from another. Every work is directed to work in the field. It has 385 color photographs showing rocks, minerals and geological formations, hundreds of minerals are described with geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical compositions, and crystalline. Best for someone who is interest in the geological aspect, or who has access to being able to dig for their own minerals.
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Love Is In The Earth, A Kaleidoscope of Crystals by Melody
lilacashes :
I think this is the ABSOLUTE BEST in referencing the metaphysical properties of the Mineral Kingdom. It is 720 pages of absolute descriptions of not only the stones themselves...but the magical properties, the planets ruling and what healing aspects they have. This is the 13 printing since 1995. It gives Configuratinos, Numerical Vibrations, Master Numbers, Practical Applications, Additional Definitions.
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Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham
swampy :
Has most of the major "Witchy" stones and crystals covered with their magickal uses.