Precious Stones and Minerals

The depths of our planet and its surface are rich in a variety of stones and minerals. Many of their names are surely familiar to you: diamond, ruby, amethyst, zircon, aquamarine, jasper, granite, onyx, amber… Our ancestors even created amazing legends about some stones. Among the minerals, there are curiosities – such as the "fuzzy" stone asbestos, from which a tablecloth can be sewn. Or edible clay, which is considered a delicacy in different countries. And there are even alien stones that have come to us from space. Nina Gustavovna Orlova's book "Precious Stones and Minerals" will tell you about the most curious of them. For middle school age.