Noble metals
By: by Jeffrey St. John and the editors of Time-Life Books.
Contributors: Time-Life Books.
Series: Planet earth
Publisher: Time-Life Books
Published: 1984
Place of publication: Alexandria, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780809445042; 9780809445059
Subjects: Precious metals
Description: Explains how gold, silver, and platinum are formed, mined, and refined, looks at coins, jewelry, and art objects, and discusses modern uses of precious metals.
Notes: Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 170-172.

Table of contents: title: Eternal quest for riches; title: Genesis of mineral treasures; title: Prospecting for the mother lode; title: Peerless platinum family; title: New uses to serve a new age; title: Essays: Creations of nature's forge; title: Minted wealth of nations; title: Fiery origins of ores; title: Wresting gold from the nether world; title: Majestic legacy of gold; title: Acknowledgments; title: Bibliography; title: Picture credits; title: Index.