Gold

This volume examines all aspects of the metal gold, from its scientific properties and minerology, to the myths that surround it and the history of its exploitation. It describes the geological processes that form gold deposits, where they occur and the practicalities of extraction.

Summary

This volume examines all aspects of the metal gold, from its scientific properties and minerology, to the myths that surround it and the history of its exploitation. It describes the geological processes that form gold deposits, where they occur and the practicalities of extraction.

Product details

• Authors: Etc., Richard Herrington, Chris Stanley, Christopher Stanley, Bob Symes, Bob Etc. Herrington Symes
• Publisher: Natural History Museum
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.1999
• EAN: 9780565091415
• ISBN: 978-0-565-09141-5
• No. of pages: 64
• Series: Earth
• Subject: Guides > Nature > Nature guide