Story: Rock and mineral names
Geologists carry a geological hammer in the field to break off fresh pieces of rock for examination. It is a very personal piece of equipment, used in the logo of the Geological Society of New Zealand (left). The hammer on the right belonged to geologist Patrick Marshall.
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Alastair McLean
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