ISBN:
0809445042
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9780809445042
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0809445050
,
9780809445059
Language:
English
Pages:
176 S.
,
überw. Ill., graph. Darst.
Series Statement:
Planet Earth
DDC:
669.2
Keywords:
Precious metals
Abstract:
Explains how gold, silver, and platinum are formed, mined, and refined, looks at coins, jewelry, and art objects, and discusses modern uses of precious metals
Description / Table of Contents:
Eternal quest for riches -- Genesis of mineral treasures -- Prospecting for the mother lode -- Peerless platinum family -- New uses to serve a new age -- Essays: Creations of nature's forge -- Minted wealth of nations -- Fiery origins of ores -- Wresting gold from the nether world -- Majestic legacy of gold -- Acknowledgments -- Bibliography -- Picture credits -- Index.
Note:
Mit Literaturverzeichnis (S. 170 - 172) und Index
,
Literaturverz. S. 170 - 172
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