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Fifty minerals that changed the course of history, written by Eric Chaline

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Fifty minerals that changed the course of history, written by Eric Chaline

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-219) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fifty minerals that changed the course of history

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

808813929

Responsibility statement

written by Eric Chaline

Summary

"Using the word 'minerals' in its broadest sense, Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History features the metals, alloys, rocks, and organic minerals and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of civilization. ... Weaving strands of economic, cultural, political and industrial history, each entry gives a fascinating perspective on the scope and pace of human development, and the dangers posed by our exploitation of Earth's resources."--Cover p. [4]

Table Of Contents

Diamond -- Copper -- Bronze -- Alabaster -- Alum -- Aluminum -- Asbestos -- Amber -- Silver -- Clay -- Arsenic -- Asphalt -- Gold -- Chalk -- Coal -- Coral -- Ivory -- Slate -- Iron -- Kaolin -- Graphite -- Gypsum -- Mercury -- Potassium -- Marble -- Nacre -- Natron -- Obsidian -- Ocher -- Petroleum -- Phosphorus -- Platinum -- Lead -- Plutonium -- Pumice -- Quartz -- Radium -- Sand -- Saltpeter -- Salt -- Flint -- Steel -- Tin -- Sulfur -- Talc -- Titanium -- Uranium -- Jade -- Tungsten -- Zinc

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50 minerals that changed the course of history

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