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Article: Magic World: Inclusions in Quartz.(Book Review)
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- Rocks & Minerals
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- September 1, 2005
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Magic World: Inclusions in Quartz by Jaroslav Hyrsl and Gerhard Niedermayr. Bode Verlag. Orter Putt 28, 45721 Haltern, Germany; geogentur@aol.com. 2003; 240 pages; 49 [euro] plus shipping and handling (hardbound).
You know the quartz specimen that you have, the one that isn't very attractive because of all the crud in it? Maybe you should take another look at it--you will want to after reading Jaroslav Hyrsl and Gerhard Niedermayr's book on quartz inclusions. It makes the reader realize that the "crud" can actually be interesting and often beautiful minerals. The book is presented in parallel columns of German and English, adopting a new approach for Bode Verlag, ...