Geological Sciences

Most of the guidebooks cited are from the period 1940-1988. A few are from earlier years. Since 2002 the guidebooks have been added to GeoRef.

Contains 4,714 individual mineral species descriptions with links and a comprehensive image library

The Minerals Yearbook is an annual publication that reviews the mineral and material industries of the United States and foreign countries. The Yearbook contains statistical data on materials and minerals and includes information on economic and technical trends and development.

The USGS provides reliable scientific information to describe the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and protect our quality of life.
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