Publisher's Synopsis
In this comprehensive study, Richard Beck explores the various types of ore deposits found around the world and the geological processes that produce them. Drawing on his extensive fieldwork and laboratory analysis, Beck delivers a fascinating account of the earth's mineral wealth and the impact it has had on human history.
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