Gems And Minerals Of America

Author : W. Dan Hausel
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781502513885
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Finding Gemstones, Gold, Minerals & Rocks written by W. Dan Hausel and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow in the footsteps of successful gem and gold hunters and search the hills for rough diamonds, colored gemstones, lapidary minerals, precious metals and interesting minerals and rocks. Written for the geoscientist, prospector and rockhound; the first part of the book focuses on physical characteristics of gems and minerals. This is supplemented with the second part of the book that describes dozens upon dozens of colored gem, diamond, gold, mineral and rock localities using the Public Land Survey System and GPS coordinates so the reader can visit these sites on a home computer with aerial and satellite imagery to gain an understanding of what to look for in the field. With these same coordinates, the reader can visit some occurrences, deposits and areas suggested for prospecting to further their gem hunter prospecting education and potentially lead to new discoveries. Now you can learn what to look for when searching for Mother Nature's treasure.

Author : George Frederick Kunz
Publisher : New York : Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gems and Precious Stones of North America written by George Frederick Kunz and published by New York : Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 1890 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sarah Garlick
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426212828
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Geographic Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals of North America written by Sarah Garlick and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations and mineral hardness scale on endpapers.

Author : Jay Ellis Ransom
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780060135126
Total Pages : 705 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gems and Minerals of America written by Jay Ellis Ransom and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1975 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes rock, mineral and gemstone characteristics and environments, collecting tools and procedures, care and preservation, and cutting and polishing methods, with a comprehensive state and country directory of field locations.

Author : Charles Wesley Chesterman
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 876 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals written by Charles Wesley Chesterman and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1978 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donation.

Author : John Sinkankas
Publisher : Geoscience Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gemstones of North America written by John Sinkankas and published by Geoscience Press. This book was released on 1959 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Final volume of Sinkankas's continuing research which updates the development of the older, well-established gem deposits. Includes maps of localities and full-color photos.

Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465494510
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Book of Rocks and Minerals written by Devin Dennie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You’ll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin’ It With Stones And Minerals • Stunning high-quality photographs. • Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. • Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

Author : George Frederick Kunz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.NB/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Gems and Precious Stones written by George Frederick Kunz and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : James Lagomarsino
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781407587479
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals written by James Lagomarsino and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493046853
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains is a field guide to more than 130 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.