California Rocks A Guide To Gems Minerals And Crystals

Author : David Trexler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732875265
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book California Rocks a Guide to Gems, Minerals and Crystals written by David Trexler and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California Rocks is a colorful quick identification guide to rocks and minerals in California. While accurate identification of rocks and minerals often requires extensive laboratory techniques, many are easily identified by unique combinations of features. This guide bases identification of rocks and minerals on color, hardness, crystal shape, and unique features. The rocks and minerals in this guide have been chosen specifically because they are either unique to California or commonly available and easily identified. The guide also provides brief descriptions of the different classes of rocks, differences between rocks and minerals, and accepted mineral groupings. This waterproof, pocket-sized quick reference also contains information on proper collection and documentation of specimens you may find, and rules and regulations concerning such activities. Collectors of every level will find this information helpful. This guide is a must-have for anyone who wants a quick and easy way t

Author : William Estavillo
Publisher : American Traveler Press
ISBN 13 : 9781558381186
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gems & Minerals of California written by William Estavillo and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Striking full-color guides. Bound in water repellent, film laminated covers. Extensive center-spread maps of the state highlights locations featured in each book. Special 8-pocket and 4-pocket lucite display racks available with purchase of the series.

Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gem Trails of Northern California written by James R. Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This most complete guide to Northern California features sites from the Oregon border south to San Luis Obispo. Beautiful color photographs showcase the specimens that can be found at the sites described. Detailed text and maps make locating collecting areas easy.

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780395511374
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones written by Walter Schumann and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1993 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.

Author : Gail A. Butler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 076278623X
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding California written by Gail A. Butler and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide and source-book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .

Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gem Trails of Southern California written by James R. Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed maps and descriptive text lead the rock-hound to over 70 of the best sites from San Luis Obispo to the Mexican border.

Author : David Trexler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732875258
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Texas Rocks a Guide to Gems, Minerals and Crystals written by David Trexler and published by . This book was released on 2020-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas Rocks is a colorful quick identification guide to rocks and minerals in the State. Identification of rocks and minerals is based on color, hardness, crystal shape, and unique features. The guide provides brief descriptions of the types of rocks, differences between rocks and minerals, and mineral groupings. While accurate identification of rocks and minerals often requires extensive laboratory techniques, many are easily identified by unique combinations of the features listed above. The rocks and minerals in this guide have been chosen specifically because they are either unique to Texas or commonly available and easily identified. This waterproof, pocket-sized quick reference also contains information on proper collection and documentation of specimens you may find, and rules and regulations concerning such activities. Collectors of every level will find this information helpful. This guide is a must-have for anyone who wants a quick and easy way to identify rocks and mineral

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 144024619X
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, you will enjoy the simplicity of the guide and the enthusiasm and knowledge of author Patti Polk, one of the top agate collectors in the world and a self-proclaimed "rockhound." You will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with. First it includes values, and second, it covers an introduction to lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display.

Author : Kathy J. Rygle
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0943763797
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (5th ed.) written by Kathy J. Rygle and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated 5th Edition with new sites & museums! SOUTHWEST Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Kansas Nevada • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas • Utah Whether you’re digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or “prospector,” with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. This guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of “fee dig” mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms. Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, exploring the lapidary arts, and further pursuing an exciting—and possibly profitable—hobby. • Equipment and Clothing • Mining Techniques • Gem and Mineral Sites • Museums and Mine Tours • Special Events and Tourist Information • Other Features The Treasure Hunter’s Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. in 4 regional volumes: Northeast ISBN: 978-0-943763-76-7 Northwest ISBN: 978-0-943763-74-3 Southeast ISBN: 978-0-943763-77-4 Southwest ISBN: 978-0-943763-75-0 Kathy J. Rygle & Stephen F. Pedersen combine their scientific training with a hobbyist’s passion. Lifelong rockhounds, both authors have shared this hobby—begun with their parents—with their children, and have traveled to many “fee dig” sites, museums and mine tours across the United States.

Author : Gail A. Butler
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781560446392
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding California written by Gail A. Butler and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide and source-book brimming Z99 advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals