At a Glance

• Over 750 pages
• More than 460 full-color figures
• Hundreds of mineral species
• Cosmos → Earth → Minerals
• Written for collectors, students, and enthusiasts

A snapshot of the book’s scope and structure

Minerals: From Cosmos to Crystal explores the mineral kingdom from cosmic origins to its formation on Earth. Combining science, history, and a richly illustrated presentation, the book links the universe to the crystals we hold in our hands.

Containing more than 750 pages and over 460 full-color figures, this book presents minerals within a broader framework that connects mineralogy, cosmology, astronomy, geology, and chemistry. Rather than treating minerals as isolated specimens, it follows the processes that shaped them and the role they have played throughout the history of our planet.

Written for collectors, students, and anyone fascinated by the natural world, the book combines scientific depth with richly illustrated presentation to celebrate both the beauty and the significance of the mineral kingdom.