Common Rocks and Minerals of Nunavut Author:Jurate Gertzbein The fascinating world of Nunavut?s diverse rocks and minerals is vividly presented in this richly visual, informative book. Through beautiful photographs and a broad range of information?each account includes an absorbing ?Did You Know?? section with facts?readers will learn about the appearances, traditional and modern uses, and environments of... more » eastern Arctic rocks and minerals. The book covers everything from diamond to granite, from the most precious to the most common stone. The distinct geology presented in this guide will show readers that, far from a barren land of ice and snow, Nunavut hosts a vibrant environment.« less