Masterpieces of the Mineral World: Treasures from the Houston Museum of Natural Science

This book is an insiders view to the greatest mineral collection in the world. The Houston Museum of Natural Science Gem and Mineral Collection is breathtaking, and for those that can't visit, this is a great way to see some the most spectacular Masterpieces ever assembled.This is not a mineral encyclopedia, but it is educational. The photography is spellbinding, the pictures are very large pictures and you can see great detail.It is a one of a kind book that you will treasure forever.

I was replacing one that got damaged by water. Love you book, first bought it in Houston at the museum were they had many of the mineral shown in the book.

Wow, the photos alone are worth it!!!! Wow!!!!

If you can't go see the real thing, this is the next best choice.Beautiful photographs and interesting and informative text.And a great deal when bought thru Amazon.You won't regret this purchase if you love rocks and minerals,Our earth is truly amazing and this is a tiny window into that underground hidden realm.

This is a beautiful book to leave on your coffee table. You don't have to be a rock hound or true lover of gems and minerals to appreciate the gorgeous and amazing photographs of specimens throughout the book- eye-candy on every other page!

I've thoroughly enjoyed this volume. Beautiful photography, and quite an educational reference as well. This is one of the first books I bought to help educate myself on fine minerals, and I would recommend it to others as well.

Minerals and crystals are among the most beautiful objects on the planet. Their sculptural shapes and intense colors can be mesmerizing. Amazingly these specimens haven't been "enhanced" by cutting or polishing. They are as God made them. These magnificent photographs of the world's greatest collection capture their beauty as well as any book I've ever seen.

For Proud Houstonians this is a must have!

Beautiful coffee table book, anyone can appreciate the magnificent specimens inside. Even if the book is a bit expensive, I do not regret this purchase and highly recommend this book to anyone who is fascinated by minerals.

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very beautiful book, one of the best about mineralogy. The pictures are fantastic ! A must have in your library.

The photos in here are so amazing. Truly the best gem photography there is.My favorite coffee table book ever!

superbe produitCe sont probablement les plus belles pièces minérales que j'ai pu voir.A ne pas manquer surtout sous aucun prétexte.