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Cook, Robert B. (2013) Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of Historyby Eric Chaline. Firefly Books, 66 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1, Canada. 2012; 224 pages; $29.95 plus shipping and handling (hardbound). Rocks & Minerals, 88 (4) 376-377 doi:10.1080/00357529.2013.796758

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TitleFifty Minerals that Changed the Course of Historyby Eric Chaline. Firefly Books, 66 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1, Canada. 2012; 224 pages; $29.95 plus shipping and handling (hardbound).
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PublisherInforma UK Limited
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Full ReferenceCook, Robert B. (2013) Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of Historyby Eric Chaline. Firefly Books, 66 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1, Canada. 2012; 224 pages; $29.95 plus shipping and handling (hardbound). Rocks & Minerals, 88 (4) 376-377 doi:10.1080/00357529.2013.796758
Plain TextCook, Robert B. (2013) Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of Historyby Eric Chaline. Firefly Books, 66 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H1, Canada. 2012; 224 pages; $29.95 plus shipping and handling (hardbound). Rocks & Minerals, 88 (4) 376-377 doi:10.1080/00357529.2013.796758
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