Rockhounding Utah

Author : William A. Kappele
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493009478
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Utah written by William A. Kappele and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely updated and revised edition brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .

Author : James R. Wilson
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
ISBN 13 : 1557913366
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collector's Guide to Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Localities of Utah written by James R. Wilson and published by Utah Geological Survey. This book was released on 1995 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great demand for displayable material. It has become necessary for professional geologists, hobby collectors, and commercial collectors to recognize each others existence and to try to work together within a framework of regulation, courtesy, and common sense so that material of scientific value is not lost and undue restrictions are not placed upon collecting. There is a continuing need for collectors and professionals to work together with resource managers and legislators to develop workable laws and rules affecting the collecting of minerals and fossils. This publication contains details information about collecting areas, divided by county to make for ease of use. Each collecting area contains information about the minerals, rocks, or fossils present, map recommendations, and other helpful tips on getting to the sites.

Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780935182873
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gem Trails of Utah written by James R. Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to rockhounding in Utah. In this best-selling guide, the gem hunter is led to landscapes as diverse as the gems, minerals, and fossils found there. B/W photos highlight the collecting area. A special color section aids in identifying the specimens. Ideal for both the rockhound who is just starting out and for the collector who has been discovering Utah's treasures for years.

Author : Montana Hodges
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 149301448X
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Montana written by Montana Hodges and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commerical sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also descirbes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs around the state. This is truly a complete guide to popular collecting sites in Montana and source-book brimming with advice that can be of use to both the novice and the experienced rockhounder.

Author : William A. Kappele
Publisher : Falcon Press Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781560774464
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Utah written by William A. Kappele and published by Falcon Press Publishing. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains student lessons to help students understand the evolution of historical events.

Author : Martin Freed
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493067540
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Texas written by Martin Freed and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rockhounding Texas is a complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing Texas' gems & minerals. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, and petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. An outstanding resource for experts and novices alike, Rockhounding Texas points the way to the state's best rockhounding sites, including popular and commercial areas as well as lesser-known sites on public land. Look inside to find: • Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions and GPS coordinates • Suggested tools and techniques • Land-use regulations and legal restrictions • Contact information for land managers • Additional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history

Author : Garret ROMAINE
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781493034116
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Idaho written by Garret ROMAINE and published by . This book was released on 1920-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gerry Blair
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 146174587X
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Arizona written by Gerry Blair and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rockhounding Arizona includes more than seventy of Arizona’s best rockhounding sites and their emblematic activities, from jasper hunting in the historic mining district near Bagdad to searching for gold in the Superstition Mountains and digging for turquoise at the foot of the Hieroglyphic Range. Rockhounding Arizona covers popular and commercial sites as well as little-known areas. It describes where to view mineral specimens and prehistoric artifacts at Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest national parks, as well as on tribal lands. Brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals, this handy reference also includes maps, and directions to each site as well as to museums, rock shops, and major tracts of public land. For the beginner, it offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby. For the expert, it is an outstanding guide and sourcebook.

Author : William A. Kappele
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781560446552
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Colorado written by William A. Kappele and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide details nearly 100 of the best rockhounding sites in the state

Author : Lars W. Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507215282
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding for Beginners written by Lars W. Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure! Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you’ve ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a ’gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You’ve already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for finding local sources for really cool finds to techniques for safely cleaning, cutting, polishing, and caring for the best samples. Complete with full-color photos to help you identify each rock and mineral wherever you find them, this guide has all the rockhounding information you need whether you’re ready to get down and dirty or simply want to learn more from the comfort of your couch.