Geochemistry – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:38:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Geochemistry – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 Rocks & minerals https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/rocks-minerals/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=33060 Explore Earth’s natural treasures, from their primeval origins to traditional uses and modern-day appeal with this illustrated guide to rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and more!

Featuring sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and other precious materials often prized for their beauty, such as amber, coral, and fossils, this illustrated guide is sure to captivate every rockhound and budding gemmologist.

Learn how to identify more than 450 rock and mineral specimens through beautiful photographs and key characteristics. Discover more about rocks and minerals through folklore and historical artefacts, and find out the fascinating stories behind some of the amazing natural treasures, including the Hope Diamond and the Great Mogul emerald. Plus there is information on polishing and displaying your finds to further equip you with all the knowledge needed to become a rock and mineral collector.

Dive deep into this riveting book on rocks and minerals to further discover:

– Comprehensive coverage of more than 450 specimens of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and fossils.
– Expert text and high-quality images combine to make this an indispensable reference tool for every rockhound and budding gemmologist.
– Detailed reference panels provide key at-a-glance information for identifying specimens.
– Feature panels on folklore, historical artefacts, and famous gems tell the fascinating stories of rocks and minerals.
– Includes information on collecting and showing rocks and minerals

Practical advice on cutting, polishing, and displaying your finds further equips you with all the knowledge needed to delve into the arena of rock and mineral collecting.

]]> Vineyards, rocks, and soils https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/vineyards-rocks-and-soils/ Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/vineyards-rocks-and-soils/ Jurassic, basalt, moraine, flint, alluvial, magma: what are these words and what do they have to do with wine? The answers are here in this book. They are geological terms that reflect a bond between wine and the land. Understanding geology, however, is tricky. Geological concepts are obscure; processes can be imperceptibly slow, invisible, and unimaginably ancient. The terminology is formidable, such that even the names of common rocks carry an air of mystery. Geology is introduced plainly, starting with basic principles, all in the context of wine. The emphasis is on the kinds of processes that shape vineyards, and on the minerals, rocks and soils that host the vines. Geological words now commonly seen in wine writings are systematically explained. You will learn the stories behind some of the names, the human face of geology. The book also explores how the geology-wine connection manifests in the finished product and evaluates its importance, particularly in the contexts of minerality, terroir, and wine taste. The fact is that geology is increasingly being promoted in the world of wine; the aim here is to help it be properly understood.

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