Mineral Character Encyclopedia

If the thought of learning all about minerals sounds boring, think again! The Mineral Character Encyclopedia transforms 47 types of minerals into entertaining characters, making learning fun!
This 79-page Japanese book by author Satoshi Matsubara and illustrator Mitsuru Itou is packed with fascinating information about a variety of minerals and the roles they play in our lives.
Contents

Decorative Minerals (starring the Diamond Prince, the Corundum Sisters and others)
Minerals That Are Useful in Daily Life (starring Graphite-kun, Uncle Malachite and others)
Minerals at Work in the Human Body (starring Mommy Halite, Dolomite-san and others)
Fun Minerals (starring Fluorite-chan, Pyrite-kun and others)