02264cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000300011524500460014526400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750801020040852012800051053400450179065300260183565300270186185600430188899900190193159737UtSlPG20260610134357.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF3961 aKeller, W. D.,d1900-200114aThe Common Rocks and Minerals of Missouri 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-06-11  aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Common Rocks and Minerals of Missouri" by W. D. Keller is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This work serves as a practical guide for residents of Missouri interested in identifying and understanding the various rocks and minerals found in the state, emphasizing their composition, formation, and economic significance. Keller aims to answer common queries about these geological specimens, making the information accessible to individuals without formal geological training.  The opening of the guide introduces readers to the purpose of the book, which is to assist Missourians in identifying rocks and minerals collected during outdoor activities. Keller discusses the frequent curiosity surrounding these specimens, highlighting the need for a straightforward resource that provides accurate names, compositions, and uses of the rocks and minerals. He outlines the format of the publication, including a determinative key and descriptive sections, and emphasizes the use of non-technical language to ensure comprehension among the general public. This sets the stage for readers to engage actively with Missouri’s geological heritage, paving the way for further exploration throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPetrology -- Missouri  aMineralogy -- Missouri40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59737  c100563d100563