How Long to Read Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones

How Long Does it Take to Read Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 20 minutes to read Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones by Walter Schumann

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A guide to the major rocks, minerals and gemstones found in Europe. It contains an introduction to the basics of mineralogy, followed by a list of the general features of a rock that can be used in its identification. It also explains how to tell the basic difference between an igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock, allowing quick reference to the major identification sections for each of these classes. In these will be found comprehensive descriptions of each rock or mineral, with details of its composition, hardness, specific gravity, colour, fracture, cleavage, streak, lustre, transparency and crystal system, as well as notes on how it is formed and where it might be found, both in the UK and in the rest of the world.

How long is Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones?

Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones by Walter Schumann is 380 pages long, and a total of 95,000 words.

This makes it 128% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 39 minutes to read Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones aloud.

What Reading Level is Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones?

Collins Photo Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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