The ‘Guide to Common Minerals’ is another excellent laminated fold-out chart produced by the Field Studies council, it will help with the identification of minerals whilst you are out in the field. It includes high quality photos of 71 specimens, explains a little bit about them such as their periodic table element, where they are found and so forth, while on the opposite side, more information can be viewed, including lustre, crystl systems, fracture habits and plenty of information on how minerals form. A great guide, so compact, yet full of so much information, when folded it is only 24 x 17 cm in size, yet measures 100 cm in length when completely unfolded. An ideal aid for students, amateurs and professionals when information is needed quickly when working in the field.
